History And Basics
This man is known as one of the "fathers of toxicology" for developing a method to detect arsenic in human tissue.
Answer: Who is Mathieu Orfila?
This is the legal BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) limit for drivers over the age of 21 in the U.S.
What is 0.08?
These drugs, such as morphine and heroin, reduce pain by suppressing the Central Nervous System.
What are Narcotics (or Analgesics)?
This extremely deadly poison is derived from castor beans.
What is Ricin?
This "Schedule" of drugs includes those with high abuse potential and no currently accepted medical use (e.g., Heroin, LSD).
Answer: What is Schedule I?
This poisonous plant was used to execute the Greek philosopher Socrates.
What is Hemlock?
This organ is responsible for metabolizing the majority of alcohol in the human body.
What is the Liver?
This class of drugs increases feelings of energy and alertness; cocaine and methamphetamines are examples.
What are Stimulants?
This synthetic opioid is 50 times stronger than heroin and is often found in counterfeit pills.
Answer: What is Fentanyl?
This preliminary type of test is used to reduce the number of possible identities of a drug.
Answer: What is a Screening Test?
During the 17th century, arsenic was so commonly used by wealthy families to settle disputes it earned this nickname.
What is "Inheritance Powder"?
This field sobriety test checks for the involuntary jerking of the eye as it moves to the side.
What is Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN)?
Often called "Club Drugs," these substances like MDMA can cause severe brain damage and memory loss.
What are Hallucinagens?
This poison causes pink skin and a distinct odor of bitter almonds.
What is Cyanide?
This laboratory technique separates a chemical into its components, often appearing as different colors.
What is Chromatography?
This branch of toxicology involves testing body fluids and organs after death to determine the cause of death.
What is Postmortem Toxicology?
This law states that by getting a driver's license, you automatically agree to a chemical test for alcohol if requested by police.
What is implied Consent?
This is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States.
What is Marijuana?
These are the three primary "Heavy Metal" poisons discussed in forensic toxicology.
Answer: What are Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic?
Toxicologists can use this part of the body to provide a historical timeline of drug use over several months.
What is Hair?
Toxicology is the study of these two things and their effects/interactions with the human body.
What is Drugs and Poison?
lcohol is metabolized into this toxic byproduct, which is largely responsible for the symptoms of a hangover.
What is Acetaldehyde?
These are chemically related to the male hormone testosterone and are used to promote muscle growth.
What are Anabolic Steroids?
This bioterrorism agent is caused by spores of the bacteria Bacillus anthracis.
Answer: What is Anthrax?
This Massachusetts chemist was found guilty of falsifying lab results, highlighting the importance of ethics in toxicology.
Who is Annie Dookhan?