Drug Abuse

Drug Abuse is a consistent or repeated use of illegal or addictive substances. Drug abuse is a public health crisis that can cause numerous injuries and illnesses to not only the user, but secondary parties as well. The most commonly abused substances are: methamphetamine, cocaine, heron, anabolic steroids, opiods, and marijuana.

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MAR 04, 2021

Health & Medicine

MAR 04, 2021

Cannabis and Driving: How Long Should You Leave It?

Cannabis and driving: How long should you leave it? If you use THC-rich cannabis, and you’re a sensible and ...

Written By: Angela Dowden

NOV 26, 2020

Health & Medicine

NOV 26, 2020

Genetic Test for Hemp Seeds Predicts THC Content of Plant

The University of Minnesota have developed a genetic test for hemp seeds that accurately estimates the amount of T ...

Written By: Angela Dowden

NOV 23, 2020

Health & Medicine

NOV 23, 2020

Federal Report Shows Teen Marijuana Treatment Admissions Have Been Falling

Concerns that the legalization of recreational marijuana might cause an upswing in young people misusing the drug have b ...

Written By: Angela Dowden

NOV 14, 2020

Cannabis Sciences

NOV 14, 2020

New Genetic Test Identifies Cannabis THC Levels from Seeds

Researchers from the University of Minnesota have developed a genetic test that can predict how much cannabidiol (CBD) o ...

Written By: Annie Lennon

OCT 24, 2020

Cannabis Sciences

OCT 24, 2020

Researchers Identify Two DNA Regions Behind Cannabis Abuse

Researchers at the Washington School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified two regions in our DNA that seem to contri ...

Written By: Annie Lennon

MAR 04, 2021

Health & Medicine

MAR 04, 2021

Cannabis and Driving: How Long Should You Leave It?

Cannabis and driving: How long should you leave it? If you use THC-rich cannabis, and you’re a sensible and ...

Written By: Angela Dowden

NOV 26, 2020

Health & Medicine

NOV 26, 2020

Genetic Test for Hemp Seeds Predicts THC Content of Plant

The University of Minnesota have developed a genetic test for hemp seeds that accurately estimates the amount of T ...

Written By: Angela Dowden

NOV 23, 2020

Health & Medicine

NOV 23, 2020

Federal Report Shows Teen Marijuana Treatment Admissions Have Been Falling

Concerns that the legalization of recreational marijuana might cause an upswing in young people misusing the drug have b ...

Written By: Angela Dowden

NOV 14, 2020

Cannabis Sciences

NOV 14, 2020

New Genetic Test Identifies Cannabis THC Levels from Seeds

Researchers from the University of Minnesota have developed a genetic test that can predict how much cannabidiol (CBD) o ...

Written By: Annie Lennon

OCT 24, 2020

Cannabis Sciences

OCT 24, 2020

Researchers Identify Two DNA Regions Behind Cannabis Abuse

Researchers at the Washington School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified two regions in our DNA that seem to contri ...

Written By: Annie Lennon

OCT 20, 2020

Cannabis Sciences

OCT 20, 2020

Should Cannabis Doses Be Standardized?

Should cannabis and its compounds such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in cannabis, come in sta ...

Written By: Annie Lennon

OCT 03, 2020

Genetics & Genomics

OCT 03, 2020

Genetic Changes Can Influence Cocaine Addiction

There is no treatment for cocaine addiction, which affects millions of people around the world and has a high relapse ra ...

Written By: Carmen Leitch

SEP 20, 2020

Cell & Molecular Biology

SEP 20, 2020

Revealing the Structure of Hallucinogens Bound to Their Receptor

Recent studies have demonstrated that hallucinogenic drugs like LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline have therapeutic potentia ...

Written By: Carmen Leitch

SEP 08, 2020

Immunology

SEP 08, 2020

Regular Opioid Users Are More Sensitive to Pain, Immune System to Blame

Opioids are painkillers such as oxycodone (OxyContin and Percocet) and hydrocodone (Vicodin) that are synthesized to mim ...

Written By: Tara Fernandez

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NOV 20, 2020 8:00 AM PST

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NOV 20, 2020 8:00 AM PST

Efficiency to Confidence with High Resolution Accurate Mass Spectrometers:...

DATE: November 20, 2020 TIME: 8am PDT, 11am EDT Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) measurement by high-resolution accurate mass-mass spectrometry (HRAM) is replacing IGF-1 immunoassays and...

Speaker: Tony Maus

Sponsored By: Thermo Fisher Scientific

OCT 14, 2020 10:00 AM PDT

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OCT 14, 2020 10:00 AM PDT

Strategies to Optimize Drug Testing: What's In Your Panel and...

DATE: October 14, 2020 TIME: 10:00am PT Do you need help in planning your drug testing protocols? Did you know that a “one size fits all” approach to drug testing does not apply...

Speaker: Jaime Noguez, Ph.D

Sponsored By: Thermo Fisher Scientific

JUL 09, 2020 11:00 AM PDT

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JUL 09, 2020 11:00 AM PDT

Learning to aggress: from complex social behavior to whole brain...

DATE: July 9, 2020 TIME: 11:00am PT Maladaptive aggression is an immutable force that contributes to the suffering and death of millions of people around the world annually, as well as prese...

Speaker: Sam Golden, Ph.D

Sponsored By: Miltenyi Biotec

JUN 23, 2020 9:00 AM PDT

C.E. CREDITS

JUN 23, 2020 9:00 AM PDT

Fast, Cost-effective and High-throughput Solutions for DNA Assembly

DATE: June 23, 2020 TIME: 9:00am PDT I n the last eight years the field of Synthetic Biology has erupted into a massive industry driving innovation in multiple disciplines, from sustainable...

Speaker: Soheila Beck , Tom Speedy

Sponsored By: Beckman Coulter Life Sciences

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New Relevance of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine in Forensic...

Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are long-standing antimalarial drugs recently brought into the spotlight as potential treatments for the pandemic-causing coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Notable...

Speaker: Wendy Adams, PhD, F-ABFT

Presented at: Forensic Sciences 2020

NOV 20, 2020 8:00 AM PST

C.E. CREDITS

NOV 20, 2020 8:00 AM PST

Efficiency to Confidence with High Resolution Accurate Mass Spectrometers:...

DATE: November 20, 2020 TIME: 8am PDT, 11am EDT Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) measurement by high-resolution accurate mass-mass spectrometry (HRAM) is replacing IGF-1 immunoassays and...

OCT 14, 2020 10:00 AM PDT

C.E. CREDITS

OCT 14, 2020 10:00 AM PDT

Strategies to Optimize Drug Testing: What's In Your Panel and...

DATE: October 14, 2020 TIME: 10:00am PT Do you need help in planning your drug testing protocols? Did you know that a “one size fits all” approach to drug testing does not apply...

JUL 09, 2020 11:00 AM PDT

C.E. CREDITS

JUL 09, 2020 11:00 AM PDT

Learning to aggress: from complex social behavior to whole brain...

DATE: July 9, 2020 TIME: 11:00am PT Maladaptive aggression is an immutable force that contributes to the suffering and death of millions of people around the world annually, as well as prese...

JUN 23, 2020 9:00 AM PDT

C.E. CREDITS

JUN 23, 2020 9:00 AM PDT

Fast, Cost-effective and High-throughput Solutions for DNA Assembly

DATE: June 23, 2020 TIME: 9:00am PDT I n the last eight years the field of Synthetic Biology has erupted into a massive industry driving innovation in multiple disciplines, from sustainable...

C.E. CREDITS

New Relevance of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine in Forensic...

Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are long-standing antimalarial drugs recently brought into the spotlight as potential treatments for the pandemic-causing coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Notable...

C.E. CREDITS

Selective D4R Ligands Reveal Structure-Activity Relationships...

The dopamine D4 receptor (D4R) is enriched in the prefrontal cortex where it plays important roles in cognition, attention, decision making and executive function. Novel D4R-selective ligand...

NOV 14, 2019 7:30 AM PST

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NOV 14, 2019 7:30 AM PST

Keynote Presentation: The Opioid Epidemic in Ohio - A Crime Laboratory...

70,237 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in 2017 and opioids were involved in 47,600 of those deaths (67.8%).1 Ohio had the second highest rate of opioid overdose deaths in t...

AUG 22, 2019 12:00 PM PDT

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AUG 22, 2019 12:00 PM PDT

What's New in Forensic Toxicology: Drugs and Standards Setting

Standards setting is an important process for improving forensic science. Guidelines, minimum practice and best standards all have their place in forensic toxicology. This lecture will focus...

NOV 08, 2017 12:00 PM PST

The Opioid Crisis and other Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS):...

Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) emerged in the United States around 2000. Initially, synthetic cannabinoids and stimulants prevailed. Now, designer opioids, benzodiazepines an...

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SEP 26, 2018 6:00 AM PDT

SEP 26, 2018 6:00 AM PDT

Cell Biology 2018

Join us for the 2nd Annual Cell Biology Virtual Event, as we discuss recent discoveries in biological research, advancements in techniques, and tool developments in cell research. Cell biolog...

NOV 08, 2017 6:00 AM PST

NOV 08, 2017 6:00 AM PST

Clinical Diagnostics & Research 2017

LabRoots invites you to the 8th annual Clinical Diagnostics & Research free online conference! Clinical diagnostics is an ever-changing field of medicine and research, challenged wit...

MAR 15, 2017 6:00 AM PDT

MAR 15, 2017 6:00 AM PDT

Neuroscience 2017

The 5th Annual world-renowned Neuroscience virtual conference in now available On Demand!.The human brain is thought to be the most complex object in research. A hundred billion neurons,...

JAN 25, 2017 5:00 AM PST

JAN 25, 2017 5:00 AM PST

Abcam virtual exhibition: support and products to advance your...

The Abcam virtual exhibition is temporarily closed. It will re-open shortly. Please check back October 25th. All webinars will be available for viewing at that time.Get the su...

NOV 02, 2016 6:00 AM PDT

NOV 02, 2016 6:00 AM PDT

Clinical Diagnostics & Research

The 7th annual Clinical Diagnostics & Research conference is now On Demand! This premiere venue discusses the latest advances in clinical diagnostics, research and medicine. The con...

SEP 26, 2018 6:00 AM PDT

Cell Biology 2018

Join us for the 2nd Annual Cell Biology Virtual Event, as we discuss recent discoveries in biological research, advancements in techniques, and tool developments in cell research. Cell biolog...

NOV 08, 2017 6:00 AM PST

Clinical Diagnostics & Research 2017

LabRoots invites you to the 8th annual Clinical Diagnostics & Research free online conference! Clinical diagnostics is an ever-changing field of medicine and research, challenged wit...

MAR 15, 2017 6:00 AM PDT

Neuroscience 2017

The 5th Annual world-renowned Neuroscience virtual conference in now available On Demand!.The human brain is thought to be the most complex object in research. A hundred billion neurons,...

JAN 25, 2017 5:00 AM PST

Abcam virtual exhibition: support and products to advance your...

The Abcam virtual exhibition is temporarily closed. It will re-open shortly. Please check back October 25th. All webinars will be available for viewing at that time.Get the su...

NOV 02, 2016 6:00 AM PDT

Clinical Diagnostics & Research

The 7th annual Clinical Diagnostics & Research conference is now On Demand! This premiere venue discusses the latest advances in clinical diagnostics, research and medicine. The con...

MAR 16, 2016 6:00 AM PDT

Neuroscience

The 4th Annual world-renowned LabRoots Neuroscience virtual conference is now On Demand. Watch any webcast from the conference any time! Neuroscience 2016 (free to view) aims to help advance...

NOV 11, 2015 6:00 AM PST

Clinical Diagnostics and Research

Welcome to LabRoots’ 6th Annual Clinical Diagnostics & Research free online conference! The event is now available on-demand and you can attend sessions including keynotes...

MAR 19, 2015 6:00 AM PDT

Neuroscience

BioConference Live makes it easier and more cost-effective for the neuroscience research community to come together online through live video webcasts and real-time networking. BioConference...

OCT 29, 2014 6:00 AM PDT

Cancer: Research, Discovery and Therapeutics

BioConference Live makes it easier and more cost-effective for the cancer research community to come together online through live video webcasts and real-time networking. BioConference Live a...

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