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Toxicology of Specific Substances

  • Alan Wayne Jones
  • , Frank Musshoff
  • , Thomas Kraemer
  • , Andrea E. Schwaninger
  • , Dimitri Gerostamoulos
  • , Olaf H. Drummer
  • , Gustav Drasch
  • , Marie A. Balíková
  • , Jochen Beyer
  • , Helena Teixeira
  • , Mario Thevis
  • , Wilhelm Schänzer

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Abstract

This chapter discusses toxiciology of various substances such as alcohols, illegal drugs, narcotics, toxic chemical elements and their ions, and pesticides and insecticides. Some pharmacokinetic parameters for sedative-hypnotics are given in the chapter. Acute or chronic poisonings caused by some gases or solvents occur with various incidences worldwide and can be associated with environmental or occupational pollution, or industrial accidents. They can cause serious intoxications in the criminal or suicidal context, and they can be misused by mistake. Those substances likely to be seen in forensic toxicology are discussed in the chapter. The chapter also discusses natural toxins that originate from plants and mushrooms. Specific requirements distinct to toxicology, forensics or doping controls are present, and selected aspects peculiar to sports drug testing are outlined and discussed in the chapter.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Forensic Medicine
EditorsBurkhard Madea
Place of PublicationWest Sussex UK
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
Pages900-993
Number of pages94
ISBN (Electronic)9781118570654
ISBN (Print)9780470979990
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 May 2014

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  3. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

  • Alcohols
  • Doping
  • Forensic toxicology
  • Illegal drugs
  • Narcotics
  • Natural poisons
  • Pesticides
  • Sedatives
  • Solvents

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