| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9622465 | Forensic Science International | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Fatalities due to 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, “ecstasy”) are rare in Austria, although the use of designer drugs has become quite common. This is the first published case of a fatal MDMA intoxication in Austria. A 19-year-old girl died after the consumption of ecstasy tablets in the apartment of a friend. Blood analysis gave a concentration of MDMA as 3.8Â mg/L and traces of its metabolite MDA. Cannabinoids were found as well. This case shows that the consumption of MDMA, without physical stress, can lead to death.
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Authors
Kathrin Libiseller, Marion Pavlic, Petra Grubwieser, Walter Rabl,