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NIST scientists develop Standard Reference Materials that forensic science laboratories use to validate the accuracy of their identification and quantification of controlled substances. NIST researchers are also developing methods to help investigators detect drugs at crime scenes, in cargo, and at transit hubs, and they are developing tools to identify emerging synthetic and designer drugs.
News and Updates
NIST’s New Hemp Reference Material Will Help Ensure Accurate Cannabis Measurements
Researchers Analyze THC in Breath of Cannabis Smokers
Animal Tranquilizer Floods Illicit Drug Markets in Maryland
Blog Posts
Speeding Up the Wheels of Justice: How NIST Resources Can Help Crime Labs Work Faster
NIST Partnership Helps Communities Manage Unknown Dangers in Common Street Drugs
