“Toxicology Tuesdays” Spring 2026


From May through June 2026, DJS Associates, Inc. will offer a series of three complimentary CLE webinars with speaker and expert witness, Allison A. Muller, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT, AFACMT.  Each webinar is approved for 1.0 CLE credit hour in Pennsylvania.  Continue scrolling to find the dates, topics, and registration details below.

The “Toxicology Tuesdays” webinars are a must-see for legal professionals involved in the practice of criminal law, employment law, family law, medical malpractice, personal injury, and/or product liability law.

“Toxicology Pearls for Attorneys”

12-1 pm EDT on May 5, 2026

In this session, Dr. Allison Muller, Toxicology Expert with DJS Associates, Inc., will establish the basic principles of the science behind drug and alcohol impairment.  Drawing from over 30 years of experience in clinical toxicology, Dr. Muller will share practical tips for interpreting drug screen results while referencing real-world case examples to illustrate the correlation between a person’s level of impairment with drug and alcohol levels.  “Toxicology Pearls for Attorneys” is tailored legal professionals, especially those who practice criminal, employment, family, medical malpractice, and personal injury law.

Learning Objectives:

  1. List the expected effects on the body from common street and prescription drugs.
  2. Differentiate between drug/alcohol levels obtained from blood, urine, and breath.
  3. Identify common false positives when interpreting drug screen results.
  4. Assess the utility of drug levels for commonly encountered street and legal drugs.
  5. Describe the correlation between drug and alcohol levels and level of impairment.

To register, contact Emily Hopf, Business Development and Education Manager via email at marketing@forensicDJS.com or via phone at 215-659-2010.  Dial 800-332-6273 to reach our office toll-free.


“Opioids: What Attorneys Need to Know”

12-1 pm EDT on May 19, 2026

When it comes to impairment, fatalities, and street drug dealings, attorneys encounter opioids not just in everyday news but on a regular basis.  What do attorneys need to know about these drugs?  How do they work?  How do they contribute to fatal overdoses?  Where do they fit into postmortem cases?  Where is fentanyl found?  How does naloxone work and when is it effective or ineffective?  Dr. Allison Muller, Toxicology Expert with DJS Associates, Inc., will answer all these questions during a 60-minute crash course on the science of opioids.

Learning Objectives:

  1. List three effects of opioids on the body.
  2. State two examples of unexpected sources of opioids.
  3. State one example of a drug that can intensify opioid toxicity.
  4. Explain pitfalls in interpreting drug screen results as they relate to opioids.
  5. List two reasons for the presence of morphine in the blood.

To register, contact Emily Hopf, Business Development and Education Manager via email at marketing@forensicDJS.com or via phone at 215-659-2010.  Dial 800-332-6273 to reach our office toll-free.


“Marijuana & Synthetic Cannabinoids: Highlights of the Science for Attorneys”

12-1 pm EDT on June 2, 2026

As marijuana sources expand to medical-use and legal recreational-use, attorneys encounter more cases involving these substances and their role in impairment.  What are the differences between marijuana metabolites?  How do the various sources of marijuana (i.e., edibles, “joints”, oils) differ in potency and effects on the body?  What is the science behind the marijuana breath testing device?  What are synthetic cannabinoids and how do they compare with marijuana?  In this session, Dr. Allison Muller, Toxicology Expert with DJS Associates, Inc., will answer the aforementioned questions and review what attorneys need to know about interpreting drug test results.

Learning Objectives:

  1. State the scientific name of the parent marijuana compound and two major metabolites.
  2. Cite two differences between marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids.
  3. Identify one similarity between marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids.
  4. Provide one reason why it is challenging to determine impairment based on levels of marijuana (or its metabolites).

To register, contact Emily Hopf, Business Development and Education Manager via email at marketing@forensicDJS.com or via phone at 215-659-2010.  Dial 800-332-6273 to reach our office toll-free.

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