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Downloadable "Straight Tox" Articles

("Straight Tox" is a trademark of Dwain Fuller, Forensic Toxicology Consultant since 1994)



   Pitfalls in Forensic Toxicology

A discussion of the pitfalls to understand and avoid in forensic toxicology. Download StraightTox-Pitfalls_in_Forensic_Toxicology.pdf

   Pharmacokinetics in Forensic Toxicology

A discussion of the use of pharmacokinetics in forensic toxicology. Download StraightTox-_Pharmacokinetics.pdf

   Lethal Injection

A discussion of lethal injection and the misuse of pharmacokinetics in postmortem forensic toxicology. Download StraightTox_-__Lethal_Injection.pdf

   "Cheese" heroin

A discussion of the potential of enhanced lethality of "Cheese" heroin. Download Straight_Tox_Cheese_for_website.pdf

   Medical Marijuana

A discussion of the potential merits of cannabinoids for medical use. Download Straight_Tox_Medical_Marijuana.pdf

   Dextromethorphan

A discussion of the abuse potential of dextromethorphan. Download Dextromethorphan_for_website.pdf

   Hyponatremia

A discussion of "water intoxication" as an example of "dose alone makes the poison". Download StraightTox_-_Hyponatremia.pdf

   Buprenorphine

A discussion of the opioid buprenorphine and its uses. Download StraightTox-Buprenorphine.pdf

   1,4 Butanediol & GHB

A discussion of 1,4-Butanediol, the "Aqua-Dots" drug. Download Straight_Tox_1_4_Butanediol.pdf

   Ricin

Ricin is the highly potent toxin lethal at 0.5 milligram that was recently found in a Las Vegas motel room. Download Ricin_Straight_Tox.pdf

   Methadone: Old Drug, New Challenges

A discussion of the drastic rise in methadone-related deaths and some of the causes. Download Straight_Tox___Methadone.pdf

   Ambien (zolpidem): Asleep at the Wheel, etc.

A discussion of zolpidem (Ambien), sleep-driving and other parasomnias. Download Zolpidem_Straight_Tox.pdf

   A Preliminary Investigation into Retrospective Calculation of In-Vivo Drug Concentrations in Dried Crime Scene Blood

Poster presented at 2009 Annual Meeting of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists. This file is provided as a service to interested professionals and does not constitute an endorsement of me or my services by the VA. Download Retrospective Calculation of Drug.pdf

   Propofol: To sleep perchance to dream...

Propofol is the drug that has garnered so much law enforcement and media attention in the wake of Michael Jackson's death. Download Propofol_StraightTox.pdf

   Cocaine and Pepper Spray: A Lethal Combination?

A recent study points to an increased chance of lethality when pepper spray is used on a cocaine intoxicated individual. Does this withstand scientific scrutiny? Download Straight Tox Capsaicin and Cocaine.pdf

   Herbal Incensed: K2 and Spice

An article detailing the synthethic cannabinoids that have been detected in herbal incense or smoking blends. Download K2 and Spice_Straight Tox.pdf

   Coming Soon: Ethanol, Ethyl Glucuronide, and Ethyl Sulfate in Urine

A discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of monitoring ethanol, ethyl glucuronide, and ethyl sulfate to detect recidivism in those required to be alcohol abstinent.