# NIST Researchers to Test New Approach for Detecting Cannabis in Breath

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/nist-researchers-to-test-new-approach-for-detecting-cannabis-in-breath/
- Published: 2024-09-04T09:30:19-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image caption: An illustration showing a researcher analyzing breath samples in the lab. Image credit: NIST. Media contact: Lawrence Goodman. NIST – August 15, 2024. Law enforcement agencies need a scientifically validated method for detecting recent cannabis use in drivers. Researchers have previously determined that taking a single breath test raises concerns about reliability. The researchers will now test a new approach: two breath tests separated by a specified time interval. […] Click here to view original web page at www.nist.gov