A review of bioanalytical techniques for evaluation of cannabis (Marijuana, weed, Hashish) in human hair

Iltaf Shah1, Bayan Al-Dabbagh1, Alaa Eldin Salem1, Saber A.A. Hamid1, Neak Muhammad1, Declan P. Naughton2
1Department of Chemistry, College of Science, UAEU, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
2School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry, Kingston University, Surrey, UK

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