Surface swabbing of nightclub venues to monitor the presence of cocaine, ketamine, and MDMA

This study demonstrated that surface swabbing can possibly serve as a useful method for drug monitoring at such venues.

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The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Published
2026-04-03
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/00952990.2026.2640486
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Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
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Abstract

This study demonstrated that surface swabbing can possibly serve as a useful method for drug monitoring at such venues.

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Fredric Rieders Family Foundation (US), New York University (US)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 26%
Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
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