RECKLESS BEHAVIOR RELATED TO THE USE OF 3,4-METHYLENEDIOXYMETHAMPHETAMINE (ECSTASY) - APROPOS OF A FATAL ACCIDENT DURING CAR-SURFING

被引:20
作者
HOOFT, PJ
VANDEVOORDE, HP
机构
[1] Katholieke Universiteit to Leuven, Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Leuven, B-3000
关键词
ACCIDENTAL DEATH; BEHAVIOR; ECSTASY; 3,4-METHYLENEDIOXYMETHAMPHETAMINE; DRUG ABUSE;
D O I
10.1007/BF01224781
中图分类号
DF [法律]; D9 [法律]; R [医药、卫生];
学科分类号
0301 ; 10 ;
摘要
A 26-year-old man died from severe brain contusion after falling from a moving car during an attempt at car-surfing. Toxicological urine screening was positive for amphetamines, the blood analysis revealed a MDMA level of 0.63 mg/l and a blood alcohol concentration of 1.23 g/l. The case is another example of the bizarre and reckless behaviour which may result from the euphorogenic activity of ecstasy and the circumstances in which it is commonly used.
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