It was highlighted that drug and substance analyses play a vital role in the evaluation of poisoning cases, monitoring of substance dependence, and the clarification of forensic incidents. It was explained that screening tests provide rapid and sensitive results, whereas confirmatory tests require a high level of specificity and accuracy.

Within the scope of the training, the technical infrastructure of these analyses—positioned at the intersection of analytical chemistry, forensic sciences, and clinical toxicology—was discussed in detail. Participants were informed about the methods, instruments, and quality control procedures used for the qualitative and quantitative determination of psychoactive substances.

In addition, potential analytical errors encountered in laboratory practice, the possible causes of false-positive and false-negative results, and the impact of such errors on patient management and forensic decision-making were discussed through practical examples. The training aimed to raise students’ awareness of the critical points that must be considered at every stage of the analytical process.