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addiction
the continuing, complusive use of a substance in spite of negative effects on the user. TERM 2
adulteration
DEFINITION 2 means of tampering with a specimen,usually rine, to make the specimen test negative for drugs. Water is the most common substance added to the specimen or ingested to dilute the urine so that drug concentrations are below the setection limits. TERM 3
blood alcohol content (BAC)
DEFINITION 3 the concentration of alcohol in blood. TERM 4
breathalyzer
DEFINITION 4 devices whereby the subject breathes into the sampling mechanism. Typically used for assessing alcohol levels in the body. TERM 5
chain of custody
DEFINITION 5 process for maintaining control and accountability of a specimen from the point of collection to its final disposition. The process documents the identity of each individual that handles the specimen and each time a specimen is transferred.
Custody and Control Form (CCF)
part of the chain of custody process that requires specific documentation related to donor identification procedures, specimen collection steps, security for collection, the donor, and the specimen, and tampering with the specimen. TERM 7
driving under the influence (DUI)
DEFINITION 7 driving while indoxicated (DWI), drunk driving, drinking and driving, or drink-driving, alcohol levels in the body cause impairment of mental and motor skills. TERM 8
forensic
specimens
DEFINITION 8 specimens that are involved in civil or criminal legal cases, including specimens for analysis of drugs of abuse. TERM 9
forensic toxicology
DEFINITION 9 study of poisons or drugs of abuse in legal cases. TERM 10
gateway drugs
DEFINITION 10 drugs such as tobacco and alcohol, the use of which may lead to the use and abuse of "harder" drugs.
quantitative tests
pertains to the exact measurement or quantity of substance in the specimen. TERM 17
toxicology
DEFINITION 17 scientific study of poisons (including drugs), how they are detected, their actions in the human body and treatment of the conditions they produce.
