Identification of Novel Psychoactive Substances Using Handheld Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

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Discover how novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are emerging onto the market and the toxicological problems they can cause. Gain insight into the identification of NPS and how spectroscopic techniques can be applied for their rapid identification.

Dr. Sulaf Assi, Lecturer in Forensic Science, Bournemouth University, will discuss:

• The emergence of NPS on the drug market.
• Toxicological problems associated with NPS.
• How near-infrared and Raman spectroscopy can be applied for their rapid identification.