Journal Published Online: 01 April 1977
Volume 22, Issue 2

Cocaine-Related Death

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Cocaine (benzoylmethylecgonine), a local anesthetic and intoxicant in use for hundreds of years, currently is enjoying widespread popularity in the United States. This frequent use probably is due to the profound stimulatory effect of cocaine on the central nervous system and is occurring despite aggressive law enforcement activity because cocaine is a Schedule II substance [1].

Author Information

Lundberg, GD
University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, Calif.
Garriott, JC
Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences, Dallas, Tex.
Reynolds, PC
Institute of Forensic Sciences, Oakland, Calif.
Cravey, RH
Office of the Sheriff-Coroner, Santa Ana, Calif.
Shaw, RF
Office of the Coroner, San Diego, Calif.
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ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10602J