We can assist with:

Identifying the presence of drugs or alcohol as contributing or causal factors to the accident or incident

Analysis of blood concentration of the substance to determine intoxication levels at the time of driving

Back calculation of drug/alcohol levels to time of crash from testing point

Urine, breath, saliva, blood and hair sample testing

Accuracy of testing equipment used

Were the effects consistent with observations made by police/emergency services?

Could blood concentration of drugs/alcohol be explained by any other factors?

We can assist with:

Identifying whether the incident was precipitated by the presence of alcohol or drug use

Analysing whether the symptoms, observations and physical evidence were consistent with the client being affected by drugs or alcohol

Assessing whether the presence of drugs or alcohol could have affected the formation of intent or premeditation

We can assist with:

Identifying whether legal or illegal drugs, or alcohol were present in the bloodstream at the time of the accident or injury

Assessing whether this presence contributed to the accident or injury

Evaluation of both the surrounding evidence, and the incident itself in relation to the involvement of intoxication in the accident

We can assist with:

Identifying whether legal or illegal drugs, or alcohol were present in the bloodstream at the time of the accident or injury

Assessing whether this presence contributed to the accident or injury

Evaluation of both the surrounding evidence, and the incident itself in relation to the involvement of intoxication in the accident

Explanation of, and analysis of workplace testing results.

Policy recommendations for workplaces in relation to testing standards

We can assist with:

Identifying whether an employee or client has had exposure to intoxicants or was drug or alcohol affected at the time of the incident

Analysing whether the symptoms are consistent with acute or chronic exposure

Assessment of testing results in relation to the individuals history of exposure or in relation to intoxication at the time of the incident

We can assist with:

Explanation of, and interpretation of drug & alcohol tests

Timing of testing in relation to timing of incident and implications for results

Sample validity and potential for sample compromise

Accuracy of testing equipment and testing measures

Hair testing , Blood testing, Breath testing, Saliva testing, Urine testing

Potential for false positive test results, other potential reasons for a positive test

Implications for different testing methods and what they show

Hair sample analysis for long-term substance use history

We can assist with:

Forensic interpretation of autopsy results

Interpretations of blood concentration changes after death

Assessing whether results were typical of therapeutic levels or not

Identifying whether the testing/analysis that has already been performed is sufficient

Analysing the presence of, or combination of substances as contributing factors to death

Identification of substances and poisons in autopsy results

Provision of expert testimony in court on autopsy results

We can assist with:

Assessing whether one or more parents were/are abusing drugs or alcohol

Liver function testing, CDT testing (Carbohydrate deficient transferrin)

Advice for testing regimes and preparation of expert witness reports

Examination of blood, urine, saliva, breath and hair testing results

We can assist with:

Identifying whether the amount and purity level found by law enforcement is consistent with manufacturing, large-scale importation, supply or personal use

Assessing whether the by-products found by law enforcement is consistent with manufacturing or distribution of illicit substances

Distinguishing whether the imported substance is legal or not, and establishing whether the imported substance is a precursor for, or analogue of a common illicit substance

We can assist with:

Identifying prescription error,  medical mistake, or medical malpractice as factors in the injury or death of clients

Analysis of blood concentrations of the present substance in relation to toxicity & side effects

Assessment of prescription and medical records to ascertain the potential toxicity/side effects in the client or patients from prescribed or over-the-counter medication(s)

Did the presence of multiple medications contribute to injury or death? Was injury or death avoidable?

We can assist with:

Identifying whether the detected substance(s) are illicit

Assessing whether the detected substance is an analogue of a common illicit substance, and close enough in nature to fall under Australia’s Analogue legislation

Explanation of the detected substances’ psychoactive properties