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Drugs are generally stable compounds.  Exceptions requiring special attention include cannabis vegetative material that must be kept dry to avoid molding (with the potential for production of toxic fungi) and drug laboratories with highly reactive chemicals.

Safety

Bloodborne pathogens, booby traps, fire, and explosion are potential risks associated with the collection and examination of drug evidence.  Personnel may be exposed to dust or aerosols containing pharmacologically active quantities of potent psychoactive compounds.

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