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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Veröffentlicht in:	Forensic science international 2017-01, Vol.270, p.93-97
Hauptverfasser:	Hockenhull, Joanna, Murphy, Kevin G, Paterson, Sue
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Blood Chemsex Colleges Drug deaths Fatalities Female Forensic science Forensic Toxicology Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry HIV Infections - epidemiology Homosexuality, Male Humans Jurisdiction Links London - epidemiology Male Middle Aged Pathology Retrospective Studies Sexual Behavior Sodium Oxybate - analysis Sodium Oxybate - poisoning Street Drugs - analysis Street Drugs - poisoning Substance-Related Disorders - mortality Toxicology Urine Vitreous Body - chemistry Young Adult γ-Hydroxybutyrate
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Zusammenfassung:	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