Overview
This comprehensive text provides clear explanations of the effects of drugs on human performance and the need for workplace drug testing. Case studies of successful programmes are included as well as how different countries test for drugs. It provides essential information on: the regulatory and legal frameworks around the world; how to set policies and coverage of all aspects of drug analysis; and the associated interpretation of results. Written by internationally acknowledged experts this informative book is essential reading for anyone interested in workplace drug testing or setting up such a system including clinical and forensic toxicologists, occupational health physicians, nurses, human resources, drug counselling and treatment providers, analytical chemists and lawyers.
Full Product Details
Author: Alain Verstraete
Publisher: Pharmaceutical Press
Imprint: Pharmaceutical Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.726kg
ISBN: 9780853696940
ISBN 10: 0853696942
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 09 May 2011
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Dimitri Gerostamoulos, TIAFT Bulletin 41(2), 2011. I have no hesitation in recommending this book as a useful addition for practising toxicologists who are engaged in workplace drug testing. It is informative, up to date and written by experts in the field with considerable understanding about how complex this seemingly straight forward mode of drug testing really is. Valerie L. Ng, PhD MD, Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital, Doody's Review Service, July 2011. This is a fascinating overview of the many different considerations for workplace drug testing in Europe. This would be a great addition to your bookshelf if you are interested in this topic. Professor A Moffat, School of Pharmacy, London, June 2010. For those who are interested in workplace drug testing, or who are about to set up such a system, this is the book for you. With clear explanations of the effects of drugs on human performance and the need for such testing, the book goes on to give the regulatory aspects and how to set policies. Then follows chapters on how to take samples, analyse them and interpret the results. International mandatory guidelines are fully explained and compared. It concludes with examples of case studies and how different countries test for drugs. The book has been written by internationally acknowledged experts in their fields and the result is an exceptionally well written and informative book.
