FSM 24: Licit and Illicit Drugs
Drugs sit at the intersection of medicine, behaviour, and law. Some are prescribed. Some are prohibited. All demand careful interpretation in forensic practice.
In this episode, we explore the wide spectrum of licit and illicit drugs encountered in medico-legal investigation. The forensic practitioner must understand pharmacology, toxicity, behavioural effects, and post-mortem interpretation.
We examine:
* Central nervous system depressants - opioids, benzodiazepines.
* Stimulants - cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine.
* Cannabis and its forensic implications.
* Hallucinogens and emerging…
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