Welcome to the knowledge area of Toxcontrol Diagnostics.
Here you will find an independent, medically sound and understandable overview of all relevant topics relating to drug tests, substances, verifiability, Swiss law and the responsible use of consumption.
All content is neutral, practical and formulated without moral judgement – suitable for private individuals, parents, schools, employers and specialist agencies.
Basics & Drug Testing
How do drug tests work, when is which test useful and how reliable are the results? You will receive answers to:
- Screening vs. Confirmatory Analysis (LC-MS/MS)
- Urine, saliva, hair and blood tests
- Drug testing in the workplace and on the road
- Application, test quality, cut-off values
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2. Substances & Effects
This section explains in a structured and neutral way:
- THC, cocaine, amphetamines, MDMA
- Heroin, opioids, ketamine
- Benzodiazepines
- synthetic stimulants (e.g. MDPV)
Mechanisms of action, risks, dependency potential, typical forms of consumption and detectability – presented in a clear and medically understandable way.
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3. Traceability
How long do substances remain detectable in the body and why do values differ so much? You will learn:
- Differences urine / saliva / blood / hair
- Individual factors (metabolism, frequency of consumption)
- Importance of cut-off values
- THC as a special case (adipose tissue / long-term detection)
Prevention & Behavior
How do you conduct conversations in case of suspicion? When does support make sense? How can prevention succeed without pressure? Focus topics:
- Early detection & warning signals
- Conducting a conversation without reproaches
- Youth & School Prevention
- Prevention in the workplace
- Counselling centres in Switzerland
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Legal & Expertise
Switzerland distinguishes between:
- Screening (notice) and laboratory analysis (legally binding)
- Active impairment vs. mere proof of consumption
You will find:
- THC limits in road traffic (1.5 μg/L)
- Requirements for employers
- Privacy & Consent
- Rights & Obligations in Drug Testing
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Glossary / Drug Lexicon (A–Z)
Alphabetical reference work on active ingredients, terms of consumption, scene names and pharmacological basics.
Who is this area suitable for?
- Parents & Educators
- Schools & Educational Institutions
- Employers & HR / Security Areas
- Counselling centres and medical professionals
- Private Individuals & Relatives
Popular topics
This area of knowledge is constantly growing and is continuously updated in order to provide medically neutral, qualitatively tested and legally correct information.
