This book provides a comprehensive and structured overview of forensic toxicology, integrating fundamental principles with modern advancements in analytical science and artificial intelligence. It systematically guides readers from the basics of t...

This book provides a comprehensive and structured overview of forensic toxicology, integrating fundamental principles with modern advancements in analytical science and artificial intelligence. It systematically guides readers from the basics of toxicological investigation to complex medico-legal applications. The text covers essential analytical techniques, alcohol and illicit liquor analysis, trap cases, and the legal implications of chemical examinations. Detailed discussions on drugs, pesticides, botanical and metal poisons include their toxicokinetics, detection, and forensic interpretation. The book also explains the examination of biological tissues and fluids using extraction, isolation, and identification techniques for accurate toxicological analysis. A dedicated section explores the emerging role of artificial intelligence in forensic toxicology, including its ethical, legal, and practical considerations. Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, forensic professionals, educators, and researchers, the book serves as a valuable academic and practical resource for understanding contemporary forensic toxicology and its evolving applications.