Quantitative Analysis of Drugs of Abuse in Urine Using UHPLC Coupled to A TOF Mass Spectrometer

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Volume 8
Issue 11
Pages: 2–6

Human beings have long consumed mind altering drugs to attain a euphoric high. These illegal drugs are obtained directly from natural substances including plants or they are chemically synthesized. Monitoring consumption of abused drugs is important in workplace settings, crime scene investigations, forensic toxicology and other related areas.

Human beings have long consumed mind altering drugs to attain a euphoric high. These illegal drugs are obtained directly from natural substances including plants or they are chemically synthesized. Monitoring consumption of abused drugs is important in workplace settings, crime scene investigations, forensic toxicology and other related areas.

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