Atypical Reactions Associated With Heroin Use - Five States, January-April 2005

Heroin use typically produces a well-recognized syndrome of euphoria, miosis, and respiratory and central nervous system depression. Hoffman et al describe four representative cases and summarize the investigation by state and local health and law enforcement authorities and CDC into the 26 cases of...

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Published in:MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2005, Vol.54 (32), p.793
Main Authors: Hoffman, R S, Nelson, L S, Chan, G M, Halcomb, S E
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Disease control
Drug use
Health hazards
Heroin
Public health
Toxicology
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Summary:Heroin use typically produces a well-recognized syndrome of euphoria, miosis, and respiratory and central nervous system depression. Hoffman et al describe four representative cases and summarize the investigation by state and local health and law enforcement authorities and CDC into the 26 cases of atypical reactions after heroin use reported in five states. A CDC editorial note is presented.
ISSN:0149-2195
1545-861X