Recommendations for Toxicological Investigation of Drug-Impaired Driving Cases

Course Description:

This course reviews the development and evolution of recommendations for toxicological testing in drug-impaired driving (DUID) investigations. It explains how surveys of forensic laboratories informed national guidance on analytical scope, screening and confirmation methods, and reporting practices. Learners examine updates from 2007 through 2021, including the introduction of tiered drug lists, changes in cutoff concentrations, and shifts in laboratory technology. The course also discusses specimen types, trends in frequently detected drugs, laboratory compliance, and ongoing efforts to standardize DUID testing practices.

Recommended Learners:

LEO
DRE
Toxicologist
Attorney

Amanda D'Orazio

Amanda D’Orazio is a Forensic Toxicologist at NMS Labs in Horsham, PA. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Arcadia University in 2015 and her Master of Science in Forensic Science from Arcadia University in 2017. See full bio.

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