Pathology, Toxicogenetics, and Criminalistics of Drug Abuse

Edited by Steven B. Karch

Publisher: CRC Press Inc

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Format: Hardback

Publication date: 23 October 2007

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ISBN: 1420054554 ISBN 13: 9781420054552

Pathology, Toxicogenetics, and Criminalistics of Drug Abuse

Presents a definition and explanation of scheduling of controlled substances. This book covers investigative methods for illegal drugs and legitimate pharmaceuticals that are used illicitly, including steroids. It also covers the techniques used to analyze drugs in the forensic laboratory including physical characteristics. Top page

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"Pathology, Toxicogenetics, and Criminalistics of Drug Abuse" presents a detailed introduction to the cutting-edge advances in this emerging field. Beginning with a definition and explanation of the scheduling of controlled substances, the book covers all illicit drugs, as well as several legitimate pharmaceutical preparations that are used illicitly, including steroids. It describes in detail the most common pathologic syndromes seen in the hearts, lungs, and central nervous systems of drug abusers and explains how inherited genetic defects and variations can alter drug effects. Written by leading investigators in the field, this useful volume describes the techniques most commonly used by forensic analysts including chemical confirmatory tests such as microcrystal identification and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. The book reviews the basics of toxicogenetics, including the molecular changes in cardiac structure ("channelopathies") that may cause sudden death. Top page

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Publisher & Imprint: CRC Press Inc

City: Bosa Roca

Pages: 208

More info: height 254 mm width 178 mm weight 589 gr thickness 20 mm

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Age recommended: Professional and scholarly

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey:(DC22) 616.86 Library of Congress Subject: Drug abuse

Departments: Forensic medicine; Medical toxicology;

Record updated at: 07 February, 2013 time: 00:48

Summary Pathology, Toxicogenetics, and Criminalistics of Drug Abuse Criminalistics: Introduction to Controlled Substances, J. P. Bono Definition and Scheduling of Controlled Substances Scheduling of Controlled Substances Controlled Substance Analogue Enforcement Act of 1986 Controlled Substances Legitimate Pharmaceutical Preparations Unique Identify Factors Analyzing Drugs in the Forensic Science Laboratory Comparative Analysis Clandestine Laboratories Pathology of Drug Abuse, Edited by C. V. Wetli The Scene of Death and the Autopsy Heart Disease Myocardial Alterations in Drug Abusers, S. B. Karch Valvular Heart Disease, M. D. Bell Lung Disease, M. D. Bell Disorders of the Central Nervous System, M. Bell Post-Mortem Toxicology, Edited by H. Druid Introduction to Postmortem Toxicology, W. L. Hearn and H. C. Walls Specimen Selection, Collection, Preservation, and Security, B. R. Hepler and D. S. Isenschmid Common Methods in Post-Mortem Toxicology, W. L. Hearn and H. C. Walls Strategies for Post-Mortem Toxicology Investigation, Edited and Revised by H. Druid, From the original by W. L. Hearn Quality Assurance in Post-Mortem Toxicology, W. Andollo Interpretation of Post-Mortem Drug Levels, G. R. Jones Toxicogenetics Pharmacogenomics for Toxicology, R. M. White, Sr. and S. H. Y. Wong Heritable Channelopathies and Myopathies, K. A. Glatter, J. Calkins, and S. J. Ayirookuzhi Top page