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August 2006 in “International forensic science and investigation series” Hair testing is a reliable method for detecting workplace drug use when done with proper sample preparation and confirmation.
December 1991 in “Employment relations today” This article discusses hair follicle testing as an alternative method for drug abuse screening but reports no new research findings.
April 2026 in “Science & Justice” This review reports that hair analysis can confirm drug exposure but not accurately estimate doses due to variability and confounding factors like melanin and cosmetic treatments, suggesting it should be used as a qualitative forensic tool rather than for precise dose quantification.
September 2001 in “Emergency Medicine News” This review discusses the use of different biological samples, including hair, for drug testing and highlights the complexities and considerations involved in interpreting results; it reports no new findings.
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March 1998 in “Journal of Public Policy & Marketing” This article discusses the development and testing of comprehensible over-the-counter drug product labels, highlighting the need for improved consumer understanding and calling for further research on label design.