The International Association of Forensic Toxicology Consultants is excited to announce the launch of the Journal of Applied Forensic Toxicology, a new open-access journal published by IAFTC.

The journal was created to provide a practical, accessible publication venue focused on the real-world application of forensic toxicology to casework, litigation, laboratory practice, expert testimony, impaired driving investigations, and the interpretation of toxicological evidence.

The inaugural issue, Volume 1, Issue 1, is now open for submissions. We are excited to get this rolling and begin building a journal that reflects the practical needs and expertise of forensic toxicology professionals.

The journal welcomes original research, case reports and case series, review articles, short communications, perspectives, and technical notes. Topics may include alcohol and drug toxicology, breath alcohol testing, blood and urine drug testing, pharmacokinetics, laboratory quality assurance, cannabis and impaired driving, DRE evaluations, SFSTs, expert testimony, casework issues, and litigation-focused forensic toxicology.

The journal is fully open access, has no article processing charges, and all published articles will receive a DOI. Submissions are subject to peer review, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, usefulness, and practical application.

IAFTC members are encouraged to consider contributing to the inaugural issue and helping establish the Journal of Applied Forensic Toxicology as a practical resource for the forensic toxicology field.

Submissions for Volume 1, Issue 1 can be made here:

https://jaft.pubpub.org/volume-1-issue-1