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Notes from the Field: Illicit Benzodiazepines Detected in Patients Evaluated in Emergency Departments for Suspected Opioid Overdose — Four States, October 6, 2020–March 9, 2021
Aldy K, Mustaquim D, Campleman S, Meyn A, Abston S, Krotulski AJ, Logan BK, Gladden MR, Hughes A, Amaducci A, Shulman J, Schwarz E, Wax P, Brent J, Manini A Center for Disease Control and Prevention Illicit benzodiazepines are emerging drugs of abuse...
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The Role of Comprehensive Medicolegal Death Investigation as Part of a Public Health Improvement Strategy
Archived Twelve-Part Webinar Series When: This webinar series originally occurred on the dates below. All presentations and materials have been archived for you to access as On-Demand content. Thursday, February 29th, 2024 from 1pm - 3pm ET - Archival...
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Phenethyl-4-ANPP: A Marginally Active Byproduct Suggesting a Switch in Illicit Fentanyl Synthesis Routes
Vandeputte MM, Krotulski AJ, Hulpia F, Van Calenbergh S, Stove CP Journal of Analytical Toxicology Profiling of the illicit fentanyl supply is invaluable from surveillance and intelligence perspectives. An important strategy includes the study of...
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Phenylbutazone: Toxic Adulterants Found in Illicit Street Drugs
Phenylbutazone (“Bute”, Phenylcare®) has been identified as an adulterant in illicit drug material. In a review of case data from NMS Labs from 2016-2021, 116 seized drug samples from Pennsylvania were identified as containing phenylbutazone. This...
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Fighting the Uphill War Against Illicit Drugs and Overdose Deaths: Detecting Emerging Designer Drugs and Opioid Analogs
The drugs flowing into the U.S. are changing more in their mix than in their amount, according to CFSRE’s NPS Discovery experts. “The nitazene analogs have replaced the fentanyl analogs,” Krotulski said, “but they are not replacing fentanyl itself....
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Quetiapine: A Toxic Adulterant Found in Illicit Drugs
Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic agent that is FDA approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, acute manic episodes, and major depressive disorder. The drug also has several off-label indications, such as generalized anxiety disorder, insomnia,...
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Bromazolam, Etonitazene, and Carfentanil Walk into a Bar – Trends in Novel Illicit Drugs with Dr. Alex Krotulski
In this episode Ryan interviews Dr. Alex Krotulski PhD from the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education. Together take a look at trends in novel opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, hallucinogens, synthetic cannabinoids, and "hemp products"...
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The Intersection of Forensic Toxicology and Forensic Pathology Relating to Emerging Topics in Drug Death Certification
Five-Part Webinar Series When: This series originally occured on: Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 from 1pm - 3pm ET Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 from 1pm - 3pm ET Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 from 1pm - 3pm ET Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 from 1pm - 3pm ET Wednesday,...
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Xylazine - Perspectives from Forensic and Clinical Toxicology
Krotulski AJ Mitigating Risks from Human Xylazine Exposure - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) The Foundation is partnering with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to host "Mitigating Risks from Human Xylazine Exposure," a day-long meeting...
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Assessing Impaired Driving Trends Using Comprehensive Testing & a Multistate Approach
Archived Live Webinar WHEN: This webinar originally occurred on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 from 1pm - 2pm ET. All presentations and materials have been archived for you to access as On-Demand content. Impaired driving is both public safety and...
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Current Trends in Seized Drug Analysis Symposium (2023)
Online Forensic Symposium When: THIS EVENT ORIGINALLY OCCURRED ON JANUARY 23RD - JANUARY 27TH, 2023 FROM 8:45AM - 12PM ET. ALL PRESENTATIONS AND MATERIAL HAVE BEEN ARCHIVED FOR YOU TO ACCESS AS ON-DEMAND CONTENT. Program Chairs: Dr. Ed Sisco (NIST) and...
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Examining the Evidence on Fluorofentanyl- Multidisciplinary Evaluation of this Emerging Drug with a Focus on Forensic Toxicology Investigations
Krotulski AJ, Papsun DM, Logan BK Society of Forensic Toxicology- 2021 Conference Meeting Around 2008, fentanyl began infiltrating the recreational heroin market in the United States (US), becoming dominant by the late 2010s. Today, fentanyl related...
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Data Supported Poly Drug Use Among Fentanyl Users: A Toxicology Perspective
Krotulski AJ, Varnum SJ, Logan BK American Academy of Forensic Science- 2020 Conference Meeting After attending this presentation, attendees will be able to discuss the extent to which fentanyl drug users are consuming other substances, including...
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Current Trends in Forensic Toxicology Symposium (2024)
Archived Online Forensic Symposium When: THIS SYMPOSIUM ORGINALLY OCCURRED ON may 20th - may 24TH, 2024, FROM 8:45AM - 12PM ET EACH DAY. Program Chairs: Dr. Sabra Jones (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), and Dr. Lorna Nisbet (University...
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Developing an Approach to Standardize the Naming of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS)
Krotulski AJ, Walton SE, Denn MT, Stang B, Logan BK NIJ Forensic Science R&D Symposium - 2024 AAFS Annual Meeting Abstract: Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) continue to appear in forensic casework with increasing regularity as they are mixed with or...
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Toxicological Confirmation of Intoxications Involving the Designer Benzodiazepine Clonazolam
Friscia M, Jolliff HA, Logan BK Society of Forensic Toxicology- 2016 Conference Meeting The recreational drug market has seen a proliferation of synthetic drugs, many of which are analogs or minor chemical modifications of existing compounds. This has...
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Analysis of Umbilical Cord Tissue as an Indicator of In Utero Exposure to Toxic Adulterating Substances
Midthun KM, Nelson BN, Strathmann FG, Browne T, Logan BK Frontiers in Pediatrics Abstract In utero drug exposure is a significant public health threat to the well-being and normal development of the neonate. Recently, testing of umbilical cord tissue...
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Identification of a Novel Opioid, N-piperidinyl Etonitazene (Etonitazepipne), in Patients with Suspected Opioid Overdose
Calello DP, Aldy K, Jefri M, Nguyen TAT, Krotulski AJ, Logan BK, Brent J, Wax P, Walton SW, Manini AF, on Behalf of the ToxIC Fentalog Study Group Clinical Toxicology Background Novel opioids in the illicit drug supply, such as the “nitazene” group of...
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Current Trends in Seized Drug Analysis Symposium (2024)
Archived Online Forensic Symposium This symposium orginally occurred on JANUARY 22nd - JANUARY 26TH, 2024, FROM 8:45AM - 12PM ET EACH DAY. Program Chairs: DR. SIMON DUNNE (SWEDISH POLICE AUTHORITY) and dr. maggie tam (CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY)...
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Drug-Impaired Driving: The Contribution of Emerging and Undertested Drugs
Impaired driving is often associated with alcohol use and frequently leads to accidents, injuries, and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one person was killed every 39 minutes in an alcohol-related crash in...
