A Mescaline Associated Fatality
Philip C. Reynolds, Ej Jindrich
Journal of Analytical Toxicology July 1, 1985 DOI: 10.1093/jat/9.4.183 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA fatal case involving mescaline intoxication is reported, with drug concentrations measured at 9.7 micrograms/mL in blood, 70.8 micrograms/g in liver, and 1163 micrograms/g in urine. These levels indicate a high degree of exposure and toxicity, contributing to the individual's death.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A single deceased individual under the influence of mescaline |
| Intervention | mescaline |
| Topics | Mescaline |
| Keywords | Urine Pharmacology Drug Chemistry |
| Citations | 43 |
| Key finding | Mescaline concentrations in blood, liver, and urine were 9.7 micrograms/mL, 70.8 micrograms/g, and 1163 micrograms/g respectively in a fatal intoxication case. |
Abstract
The death of an individual under the influence of mescaline is presented. Concentrations of the drug were 9.7, 70.8, and 1163 micrograms/mL or micrograms/g in blood, liver, and urine respectively.