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Scientists design a 5 minute test to detect cocaine and marijuana use

The Vantix biosensor, designed by Cambridge-based Universal Sensors is a quick, accurate, and inexpensive technology
that can allegedly measure microscopic residue of marijuana and cocaine in saliva [mixture of water, protein, and salts that makes food easy to swallow; begins digestion] within a few minutes.

The device could also aid the police around the country to perform roadside tests on drivers suspected of driving while under the influence of drugs.

The company's Commercial Director, Kevin Auton stated, "In America, parents are taking samples of their children's saliva and hair and sending them off to labs to see if their children are taking drugs. If there is demand for it here, it would be an interesting market."

"It is controversial but the test can be used in the home for worried parents to test if their children are taking drugs. We are very focused on getting the test out of the laboratory and on to other platforms. It is as simple to use as a pregnancy test."

[Thanks Wouldpkr!]

Posted By jamesk at 2010-09-24 11:58:00 permalink | comments
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paulymath. : 2010-09-30 20:57:45
Suppose it will tell you if the drug is present, but what does that say about how long ago the drug was taken? Does having just inhaled pot smoke at a concert look the same as having actually smoked a month back?

For a parent the difference may not matter but I have no trouble imagining this being deployed to (say) industrial sites or highways to determine if drugs were a factor in an accident.

omgoleus : 2010-09-25 18:33:50
I like how they feel like they have to define "saliva". Weird.
slay : 2010-09-25 00:52:30
and my name's Euclid Rosenblatt, whats your point
bpt. : 2010-09-24 21:30:00
His name is Auton. . .
guest : 2010-09-24 20:19:14
not gonna matter when it's legalized
JJ. : 2010-09-24 14:37:26
So what will happen to the occasional cannabis user if they are pulled over and tested? It's a scary thought that you could have your license revoked and serve jail time over something you did a month back. I just wish America would figure something out with this drug war. It'd be nice if they'd spend that money on education.
switch-rich. : 2010-09-24 14:23:19
Great. Just give the cops another reason to hassle people. Alcohol is the real culprit, not weed.

*sigh*

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