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Counterpoint: Where Science Meets the Law
Counterpoint Volume 10 delivers authoritative forensic science, courtroom-focused analysis, and practical insights on the issues shaping alcohol and drug testing today. Designed for lawyers and forensic professionals, it provides the knowledge needed to challenge assumptions, uncover weaknesses, and advocate more effectively.

Welcome to Volume 10:

The Auto-Brewery Syndrome Series

Part 3, and the included Part 5 video, of a five-part series

Auto-Brewery Syndrome & The Forensic Toxicologist

Part 3:
​When Science, Medicine and the Law Collide

What should a court do when a positive alcohol result may not tell the whole story?
As scientific evidence supporting Auto-Brewery Syndrome continues to grow, lawyers and judges are increasingly confronted with difficult questions that extend beyond toxicology and into the realm of evidence. When should ABS be considered? What facts justify further investigation? And how should courts distinguish between a legitimate medical condition and an unsupported theory?
In the third installment of this series, Deandra Grant and Jan Semenoff examine how ABS claims should be evaluated in the courtroom and why evidence, not assumptions, must guide the analysis.

Auto-Brewery Syndrome: Science, Toxicology, and the Law

Part 5: A Companion Video Presentation

As interest in Auto-Brewery Syndrome continues to grow, so do the questions from lawyers, forensic professionals, and expert witnesses about what the science actually shows and how it may apply in real-world cases.
This 47-minute companion presentation features Deandra Grant discussing the medical and legal foundations of Auto-Brewery Syndrome, followed by commentary from Jan Semenoff that connects the science to the four-part Counterpoint article series. 
Together, they explore the evolution of ABS research, the challenges of interpreting alcohol-related evidence, and the practical considerations for legal and forensic professionals evaluating these uncommon but increasingly recognized cases. Whether you prefer to begin with the articles or the presentation, this companion video provides an accessible overview of one of the most fascinating and misunderstood topics in forensic alcohol science.

An important note about the new Counterpoint website:

We would like to thank our subscribers for their patience as we continue work on the new Counterpoint website. While we originally anticipated a quicker transition, the process of migrating our extensive archive of articles, Forensic Encyclopedia entries, videos, research materials, and member resources has proven to be a much larger undertaking than expected. 
Our priority is ensuring that this valuable content is transferred accurately, organized properly, and remains fully accessible to our readers. As a result, we will continue publishing new content on the current Counterpoint website for approximately the next month or so while the migration is completed. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to unveiling a significantly enhanced platform that will better serve the forensic and legal communities for years to come.

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Volume 10 is now available:

Volume 10 is included for current Regular members of the DUIDLA as a member benefit.

Counterpoint Volume 10

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Counterpoint Volume 10 explores the science, controversies, and emerging issues shaping modern alcohol and drug testing. Through expert analysis and real-world courtroom applications, it equips legal and forensic professionals with the knowledge needed to challenge evidence and strengthen their cases.

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