Influence of the Cosmetic Treatment of Hair on Drug Testing

    Carmen Jurado, Pascal Kintz, Manuel Menéndez, M. Repetto
    Studysummary This study found that cosmetic hair treatments like bleaching and dyeing significantly reduced drug concentrations in hair samples, with decreases ranging from 30% to over 60% depending on the treatment and hair damage level.
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    Research cited in this study 2

    1. Stability of Opiates in Hair Fibers After Exposure to Cosmetic Treatment Forensic Science International · 1996
    2. Ultrastructural Alterations and Environmental Exposure Influence the Opiate Concentrations in Hair of Drug Addicts International journal of legal medicine · 1995

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