Mechanism of methamphetamine intoxication and its medical identification

Wei-Min GAO; Yang WAN; Rui-Ming MAO; Li MI; Zhong-Bo DU; Zhi-Peng CAO; Bao-Li ZHU

Mechanism of methamphetamine intoxication and its medical identification / 法医学杂志

Wei-Min GAO; Yang WAN; Rui-Ming MAO; Li MI; Zhong-Bo DU; Zhi-Peng CAO; Bao-Li ZHU.

Journal of Forensic Medicine ; (6): 126-129, 2012.

Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-983727

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ABSTRACT

Methamphetamine (MA) is a representative drug of amphetamine-type stimulants for central nervous system and has become one of the most dangerous drugs in the world recently. The present article reviews the pharmacological effects, distribution, metabolism, intoxication mechanism, the effects of MA on cardiovascular and central nervous systems of MA, and the current situation of forensic investigation on MA.

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Animals; Humans; Amphetamine-Related Disorders/pathology; Central Nervous System/pathology; Central Nervous System Stimulants/poisoning; Forensic Toxicology; Immunohistochemistry; Methamphetamine/poisoning; Substance Abuse Detection/methods

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Immunohistochemistry / Substance Abuse Detection / Central Nervous System / Amphetamine-Related Disorders / Forensic Toxicology / Central Nervous System Stimulants / Methamphetamine Limits: Animals / Humans Language: Chinese Journal: Journal of Forensic Medicine Year: 2012 Type: Article

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