In March 2017, Utah decided to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for drivers from 80mg per 100ml (80mg%) to 50mg% per 100ml (80mg%). This new limit, however, did not become effective until 2019. To evaluate the impact of this policy change on traffic accidents, researchers used a difference-in-differences approach, comparing data from…
A study showed that analysing smartphone swabs could serve as a valuable and supplementary method for drug testing. Some individuals have resorted to using their smartphones as a platform for drug consumption. This unconventional method involves placing drugs, typically in powdered form, directly onto the screen of the smartphone and inhaling or ingesting them from…
It seems that after 14 years of a Tory Government, the UK public is ready for a change. The same could perhaps be said for the provision of forensic science in England and Wales. The much-maligned Forensic Science Service (FSS) was disbanded by the new Tory Government in 2012 and the provision of forensic science…
“A Belgian man has been cleared of drink driving after doctors confirmed he had an extremely rare condition which causes his body to produce large amounts of alcohol.” (Sky news) The 40-year-old was found to have auto-brewery syndrome (ABS). What is auto-brewery syndrome (ABS)? Auto-brewery syndrome, also dubbed “drunkenness disease,” is an exceptionally uncommon…
Hair Analysis in Forensics In the UK, forensic experts are increasingly turning to hair analysis to unlock vital clues about individuals involved in crimes. This method reveals unique biomarkers, providing insights that are critical for investigations. Solving crimes gets tough when DNA or fingerprints don’t match any records at the scene. Without these matches,…
