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Abstract

Forensic toxicology navigates complex challenges including the rapid identification of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) and the analytical demands of the opioid crisis. Advances in LC-MS/MS and micro-sampling techniques enhance drug detection and sample collection efficiency. Key interpretation issues involve postmortem redistribution, drug-drug interactions, and ethanol metabolism. New oral fluid devices improve roadside testing, while hair analysis offers long-term exposure insights. The field emphasizes continuous surveillance, improved methodologies, and collaborative efforts to accurately assess substance use and determine cause of death in various forensic contexts, including environmental contaminants