An observed rise in γ-hydroxybutyrate-associated deaths in London: evidence to suggest a possible link with concomitant rise in chemsex

Highlights • Reported data shows an increase in γ-hydroxybutyrate-associated deaths in London. • Data suggests deaths are disproportionally high compared to use. • Evidence is reported to suggest a possible link with concomitant rise in chemsex. • Gamma-hydroxybutyrate-associated deaths are likely t...

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Published in:Forensic science international 2017-01, Vol.270, p.93-97
Main Authors: Hockenhull, Joanna, Murphy, Kevin G, Paterson, Sue
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood
Chemsex
Colleges
Drug deaths
Fatalities
Forensic science
Jurisdiction
Links
Pathology
Toxicology
Urine
γ-Hydroxybutyrate
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Summary:Highlights • Reported data shows an increase in γ-hydroxybutyrate-associated deaths in London. • Data suggests deaths are disproportionally high compared to use. • Evidence is reported to suggest a possible link with concomitant rise in chemsex. • Gamma-hydroxybutyrate-associated deaths are likely to be under-reported.
ISSN:0379-0738
1872-6283
DOI:10.1016/j.forsciint.2016.11.039