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[A drug evaluation and classification program in the USA--also a model for Germany].

P M Hein1, E Schulz

  • 1Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universität Würzburg.

Blutalkohol
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Germany needs to adopt the US Drug Evaluation and Classification Program for reliable drug impairment detection. This standardized approach, combining expert examination and toxicology, shows high correlation in identifying drug impairment.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Drug Enforcement Science

Background:

  • Growing significance of drug impairment recognition and proof in Germany.
  • Need for standardized methods to assess drug influence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate the applicability of the United States "Drug Evaluation and Classification Program" in Germany.
  • Assess the correlation between expert examination and chemical-toxicological findings.

Main Methods:

  • Standardized education for drug recognition expert trainees.
  • Utilizing well-tested examination methods.
  • Comparing expert reports with chemical-toxicological results.

Main Results:

  • High correlation (80-97%) between examiner reports and chemical-toxicological results.

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  • Behavioral, appearance, and medical examinations are crucial in the absence of definitive dose/concentration effect data.
  • The program largely accommodates existing German capabilities.

    • Conclusions:

    • The US Drug Evaluation and Classification Program offers convincing results for drug impairment identification.
    • Direct implementation in Germany is advisable, avoiding extensive preliminary field studies.
    • Efforts should continue to establish dose/concentration effect relationships despite challenges.