The Analysis of Controlled Substances
Analytical Techniques in the Sciences
1. Auflage März 2003
214 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Kurzbeschreibung
This book delivers practical information relating to the analysis of controlled substances, such as how to carry out an analysis, what the results of an analysis mean, and how to use the results as court evidence or for drugs intelligence purposes. Recent developments in sampling and drug profiling are also presented.
Presenting new developments in sampling and drug profiling, this book also provides practical information on how to carry out analysis, what the results mean and how they can be used as court evidence and for drugs intelligence purposes.
* Includes case-studies with full data and spectra, helping readers to identify substances
* Accessibly organized by class of compound
* Contains an up-to-date list of the newest drugs
Preface.
Acronyms, Abreviations and Symbols.
About the Author.
Introduction to Drug Trends, Control, Legislation and Analysis.
Amphetamine and Related Compounds.
The Analysis of LSD.
Cannabis sativa and Products.
Diamorphine and Heroin.
Cocaine.
Products from Catha edulis and Lophophora williamsii.
The Analysis of Psilocybin and Psilocin from Fungi.
The Analysis of Controlled Pharmaceutical Drugs - Barbiturates and Benzodiazepines.
Current Status, Summary and Conclusions.
Appendix 1. Presumptive (Colour) Tests.
Appendix 2. Less-Common Controlled Substances.
Responses to Self-Assessment Questions.
Bibliography.
Glossary of Terms.
SI Units and Physical Constants.
Periodic Table.
Index.