There are breathalyzers for DWI tests. Now police departments are using spit tests for drugs.
St. Louis-based Intoximeters is a company that specializes in alcohol breath testing equipment. In 2019, they began distributing oral fluid tests for drugs.
Tim Brewer is a regional manager for the company. He says that the SoToxa Mobile Test System helps crack down on drivers under the influence, "We can test for amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opiates."
Results of the test only take about 5 minutes. "We've seen people test and come up with positive for two, three, four of those drug classes in one test," adds Brewer.
Brewer says that the Kansas City and St. Louis County Police Departments were among the first in the state to use the tests.
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