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The Chemists and the Cover-Up

Sloppy forensics, drug skimming, and prosecutorial misconduct forced Massachusetts to throw out 47,000 convictions. Full article here: https://reason.com/archives/2019/02/09/the-chemists-and-the-cover-up

5F-MPP-PICA

5NMS Labs, in collaboration with the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE) at the Fredric Rieders Family Foundation […]

4-Acetoxy-MALT – new NPS report

Analytical data for 4-Acetoxy-MALT has recently added to the growing list of emerging Novel Psychoactive Substances reports made available by NMS Labs and the Center for […]

NFLIS Fentanyl Map

https://www.nflis.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/DesktopModules/ReportDownloads/Reports/NFLISDrugSpecialRelease-Fentanyl-FentanylSubstancesStateMaps-2016-2017.pdf

Lean Facility Design Article

TECHNICAL NOTE Conducting a Forensic Facility Needs Assessment Using Lean Facility Design: A Case Example https://rti.connectsolutions.com/puvs521rgmlb/

DEA Placement of MAB-CHMINACA in Schedule I

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has issued the following final rule: Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of MAB-CHMINACA in Schedule I Drug Enforcement […]