Publications by authors named "Julia-Nour Wakim"
Forensic Sci Int
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- Amphetamine-type stimulants, including AMP, MET, MDMA, MDEA, and MDA, are among the most widely used illegal drugs, prompting the development of detection methods in biological samples like hair.
- This study explored how hair can be contaminated from external exposure to blood containing these substances, finding contamination possible within just 6 hours of contact at varying concentrations.
- The findings reveal that MET is particularly likely to contaminate hair, and contamination levels indicate that interpreting results in forensic contexts needs careful consideration, especially at high concentrations.
