Problems of Forensic Sciences 2003 Vol. 55 (LV) 9-19
DEATH OF A TEENAGED GIRL DUE TO MDMA (ECSTASY) OVERDOSE
Krzysztof S. BOROWIAK1, Piotr WALOSZCZYK1, Grażyna MICHALSKA-KRZANOWSKA3, Anna MACHOY-MOKRZYŃSKA2, Ewa JASIONOWICZ-PIĄTEK1, Tomasz JANUS1, Barbara POTOCKA1, Zofia JARMOŁOWICZ1, Mirosław PARAFINIUK1
1Chair and Department of Forensic Medicine, Pomeranian Medical Academy, Szczecin
2Chair of Pharmacology, Pomeranian Medical Academy, Szczecin
3Intensive Medical CareWardof the Specialistic Public Clinical Hospital no. 2, Pomeranian Medical Academy, Szczecin
Streszczenie
It is well-known that currently amphetamine derivatives and THC are common drugs of abuse, often unfortunately referred to as “recreational drugs”. In recent years several cardiovascular disturbances due to addiction to or overdose of such drugs of abuse have been observed. Heart failure and vascular damage associated with cocaine and amphetamine compounds have mainly been described. A case of heavy intoxication by MDMA of a 17-year-old girl is presented. The clinical course of intoxication, manifested symptoms, organ damage and treatment are discussed. The results of a forensic medical autopsy and post mortem examination are also described in detail.
Słowa kluczowe
MDMA; Ecstasy; Fatal poisoning.