Cocaine-Induced Cardiac Alterations: Histological and Immunohistochemical Post-Mortem Analysis
Abstract Background: Cocaine abuse represents a serious health issue. The cardiovascular system is one of the main sites on which…
forensic toxicology
Preliminary pharmacokinetic and psychophysical investigations after controlled oral and inhalative consumption of hexahydrocannabinol (HHC)
Abstract The semi-synthetic cannabinoid hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) has become a highly discussed topic in forensic toxicology since 2022 due to its…
Sociodemographic factors of violent deaths related to licit or ilicit psychoactive substances: a cross-sectional study, Ceará, Brazil, 2015-2019
Abstract Objective: To assess association between sociodemographic factors, presence of licit or illicit psychoactive substances, and types of legal death…
Volumetric Absorptive Microsampling in Toxicology
Abstract Volumetric absorptive microsampling (VAMS) is an emerging technique in clinical and forensic toxicology. It is recognized as a promising…
Application of LC-MS/MS for the Identification of Drugs of Abuse in Driver’s License Regranting Procedures
Abstract Background: Drugged driving is associated with an increased risk of road accidents worldwide. In Italy, driving under the influence…
Flumazenil may improve gait and mentation in dogs presenting with marijuana toxicosis
Abstract Introduction: Alongside the United States’ growing landscape of legalized recreational marijuana intended for humans, cases of canine marijuana toxicosis…
Enhancement and validation of a quantitative GC–MS method for the detection of ∆9-THC and THC—COOH in postmortem blood and urine samples
Abstract Cannabis is frequently detected in forensic investigations and is associated with an increased risk of fatal car crashes. This…
Cannabis and children: risk mitigation strategies for edibles
Abstract In the era of (re)legalisation of medicinal and recreational cannabis, accidental and intentional exposure to edibles, cannabis-infused food products,…
Quantification of 108 illicit drugs and metabolites in bile matrix by LC–MS/MS for the toxicological testing of sudden death cases
Abstract Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00204-023-03631-z. Article type: Research Article Keywords: Forensic toxicology, Bile,…
The role of microorganisms in the biotransformation of psychoactive substances and its forensic relevance: a critical interdisciplinary review
Abstract : Microorganisms are widespread on the planet being able to adapt, persist, and grow in diverse environments, either rich…