Thursday, November 18, 2010

The Drugalyser: New Weapon in the Clampdown on Drug Driving

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: A new handheld “drugalyser” that detects substance abuse in under two minutes could become the latest weapon the clampdown on drug driving.

The portable handheld device can detect cocaine and heroine from a saliva sample within 90 seconds and other substances within minutes. It is able to detect drugs in the body at far lower levels than existing testing devices[.]

The new portable device, which will be available in 2011, would mean police officers could carry out tests on suspected drug drivers at the roadside. >>> Heidi Blake | Thursday, November 18, 2010