Forensic Analysis Of Drugs | How Controlled Substances Became What They Are Today

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. James V. DeFrancesco, the director of the Forensic Science Program and a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry at Loyola University Chicago.

With a 34-year career in law enforcement and industrial chemistry, Dr. DeFrancesco is no stranger to the forensic analysis of drugs. Since starting at Loyola University in 2015, he has taught courses in Drug Chemistry, Forensic Toxicology, Quantitative Chemical Analysis, and Environmental Science.

With dangerous drugs like fentanyl on the rise, understanding the forensic makeup of these substances is more important than ever. How are experts managing the impending risks associated with drug use? Join us now to see for yourself…

Jump in now to learn about:

1. Examples of controlled substances, and how they’ve evolved over the years.
2. How drug manufacturers mark their products.
3. How and why drug manufacturers brand their products.

To learn more about Dr. DeFrancesco and his work, click https://www.luc.edu/forensicscience/001-jamesdefrancesco.shtml now!

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