Alternative Matrix Program for Drug Abuse Detection and Deterrence (From ONDCP International Workshop: Drug Abuse Treatment Technology Proceedings, 1995, P 3-13 - 3-36)

• NCJ Number: 163300
• Author(s): D A Kidwell
• Date Published: 1996
• Length: 24 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: Office of National Drug Control Policy
• Sale Source: NCJRS Photocopy Services; Office of National Drug Control Policy
• Publication Type: Program/Project Description
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: DCC

Annotation

This article examines the application of matrixes other than urine to deter drug use.

Abstract

In a mixture of graphics and narrative, the article examines: (1) hair, sweat, and saliva as matrixes; (2) whether drug testing deters drug use; (3) the reasons for performing research in testing technology; (4) how the window of detection is influenced by testing rate, convenience, cost, and gaming of system by user; (5) whether the impression of detection influences drug use; (6) false accusation of an individual as a drug user; (7) an older and a current model for incorporation of drugs; (8) whether all external exposure can be removed; (9) distinguishing exposure from use; (10) the importance of the means of incorporation of drugs into hair and why sweat is of interest; (11) whether laboratory experiments are real; (12) positive rate of cocaine users and their children; (13) markers of cocaine use; (14) the implications for the use of hair analysis; (15) technology needed for testing other matrixes; (16) comparison of conventional mass spectrometry to tandem mass spectrometry; and (17) participants in the alternative matrix program.