Glossary term
Oral fluid test: An oral fluid test is a roadside saliva-based screening method used to test for certain drugs, including cannabis.
Why this term matters
Important in UK driving discussions.
UK medical cannabis context
Department for Transport guidance describes roadside oral-fluid screening in the new offence framework.
What not to assume
A positive roadside screen can be followed by evidential blood testing.
Careful wording: Avoid teaching people how to evade testing.
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Sources and review notes
This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.