Drugs, poisons, and chemistry / Suzanne Bell.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-113) and index.

History and pioneers -- Scientific principles, instrumentation, and equipment -- Toxicology: drugs and poisons in the body -- Forensic drug analysis -- Conclusions: the future of drugs, poisons, and chemistry.

It covers topics in forensic chemistry, including an overview of drugs and poisons, both as physical evidence obtained as substances in the human body. Particularly, the book offers information on: 1) arsenic 2) drug evidence 3) forensic drug analysis 4) history and pioneers 5) instrumentation and equipment 6) the Marsh test 7) scientific principles and techniques 8) toxicology.