Lethal intoxications with centrally stimulating amines in Sweden 1966-1973

Z Rechtsmed. 1975;75(4):265-73. doi: 10.1007/BF00201180.

Abstract

Fatal intoxications with centrally stimulating amines (CSA) have become increasingly common in Sweden. Toxicological data and pathological findings of 32 cases of amphetamine and phenmetrazine intoxications which occurred from 1966-1973 in Sweden are described. Furthermore, 13 cases where these drugs were not the cause of death, but found in urine and organs, are reported.

MeSH terms

  • Accidents
  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Amphetamine / poisoning*
  • Autopsy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Phenmetrazine / poisoning*
  • Poisoning / epidemiology
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Suicide
  • Sweden

Substances

  • Amphetamine
  • Phenmetrazine