CRIM 355 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Hypoventilation, Ethanol, Somnolence
29 Mar 2017
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Require minimum of bachelor of science in biochemistry, chemistry or pharmacy. Up to 2 years training period at the lab, mentored by a toxicologist. Interpretation in terms of physiological and behavioral effects. Assist in establishing the true cause of death. Provide a clue to clinical history when the subject is unable or unwilling to do so. Assist in establishing the truth of statements such as i was high and so i don"t remember . Anything can be a poison (depending on the dose) Select specimen, extract compounds, separate compounds, identify drugs/poison. When presented with a sample, could be almost anything present. Codeine: also from opium (1/6 strength of morphine) Alteration in mood, attitude, thought processes and perceptions. Most widely used illicit drug in north america (43 million americans) Intermittent use: no physical or psychological harm, no physical dependency. Heavy long term use, psychological dependence, side effects. Sinsemmila: very potent unfertilized tops of female plants.
