TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2000//
TI  - An evaluation of a saliva-based drug screening device in melbourne
JO  - Proceedings of the Australasian road safety research, policing and education conference
A1  - Lenné, Michael G.
A1  - Dietze, P. M.
A1  - Drummer, O. H.
SP  - 51
EP  - 55
VL  - 4
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N2  - There is a great need worldwide to develop an effective roadside test that quickly and reliably measures the concentration of drugs (in drivers) that are believed to impair driving. Saliva-based as drug screening devices aim to quickly determine the presence or absence of a range of drugs in drivers, and are being evaluated in Europe and Australia. The relationship between self-reported levels of drug use, saliva and blood drug screen results was examined using one such saliva-based drug screening device. Fifty-nine clients who use the needle exchange service at the Turning Point clinic participated. These clients were chosen as they were likely to regularly use the drugs of interest; these drug types being opiates, cannabis, benzodiazepines, amphetamines, and cocaine. The clients also provided a blood sample and completed a detailed survey about their drug use in the 48 hours prior to interview. Self-reported drug use was then compared with the results from blood drug screen analyses and the saliva screening device.    Keywords: Cannabis impaired driving; DUID; Ethanol impaired driving<p />
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UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
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