415 results for “drug abuse”
45y · Male·multi-drug toxicity from ingestion of methadone and amitriptyline
Terry Riordan, 45, died from multi-drug toxicity caused by ingesting amitriptyline and methadone in April 2015. He had complex medical and psychiat…
39y · Female·gunshot wound to the head
…nd abusive behaviour throughout late 2016 and early 2017, including unfounded accusations of infidelity and drug use, stalking, financial abuse, and surveillance. Psychiatric evaluation concluded Floyd likely suffered fr…
30y · Male·Cause of death remains uncertain; likely drug-related but not established
…mined due to advanced decomposition preventing meaningful autopsy findings and toxicological testing. While drug-related death (overdose or intentional) was likely given the presence of syringes and his substance abuse h…
57y · Male·Mixed drug toxicity, predominantly propoxyphene (Doloxene)
A 57-year-old man died from mixed drug toxicity, predominantly propoxyphene (Doloxene), combined with benzodiazepines. His GP of 13 years prescrib…
38y · Female·mixed drug toxicity (lethal level of dothiepin, potentially lethal level of morp…
A 38-year-old woman with long-standing heroin and benzodiazepine dependence died from mixed drug toxicity following injection of heroin. Her GP had prescribed multiple benzodiazepines (diazepam, oxazepam,…
20y · Male·Gunshot wound to the head
Nathan McRorie, a 20-year-old male, died from a single gunshot wound to the head while at a residence where drug use and firearms were present. The coroner determined he most probably discharged the firearm himself, like…
29y · Male·hydrocarbon inhalation/asphyxia
… attendance incentives. Key lessons include the critical importance of addressing root causes of substance abuse (social connectedness, purposeful activity, family support), maintaining consistent community support and …
36y · Male·Hanging
…s subject to bail conditions including electronic monitoring and abstinence from alcohol and non-prescribed drugs. Despite these conditions, toxicology revealed alcohol and cannabis in his system. Roberts received substa…
0y · Female·Morphine toxicity
… doctor (Dr S.) failing to recognize and appropriately manage the parents' escalating opioid dependence and drug-seeking behaviour despite clear warning signs; failure to refer them to addiction treatment services; polic…
27y · Male·chest and abdominal injuries from single motorcycle crash
…th appointment when he lost control of his motorcycle on a curve. Toxicology revealed multiple prescription drugs (diazepam, quetiapine, fluvoxamine, pregabalin) and illicit substances including opium alkaloids, indicati…
44y · Male·mixed drug toxicity
Michael Allan Steer, aged 44, died from mixed drug toxicity after ingesting excess prescription medication (quetiapine, codeine, diazepam, fluoxetine). He had…
20y · Female·Ligature compression of the neck
…he secure ward of Swan Adult Mental Health Services. She had a history of depression, psychosis, substance abuse, and prior suicide attempts following traumatic relationships. She was admitted involuntarily under the Me…
34y · Male·ligature compression of the neck (hanging)
Troy William Murray, a 34-year-old man with a long history of substance abuse (primarily amphetamine and alcohol), psychiatric illness, and multiple previous suicide attempts, died by …
33y · Male·multi-drug toxicity as a result of misadventure
Adam Hayward, a 33-year-old with borderline personality disorder, poly-substance abuse, and a complex psychiatric history including recurrent suicidal ideation and overdoses, died from multi-dr…
43y · Male·acute right heart failure (cor pulmonale) complicating foreign body (microcrysta…
…t thorough risk assessment and monitoring. Public education campaigns addressing the hazards of intravenous drug injection and diversion of prescription stimulants are needed to prevent similar deaths.
1y · Male·head injury
…re death. Despite extensive child protection involvement prior to birth and ongoing concerns about maternal drug abuse, family violence, and the unassessed partner, critical gaps in information sharing between services, …
35y · Female·Acute right heart failure (cor pulmonale) following intravenous injection of cru…
A 35-year-old woman with chronic hepatitis C and long-standing intravenous drug use died from acute right heart failure (cor pulmonale) following injection of crushed Xanax tablets. She p…
59y · Female·mixed prescription drug and alcohol toxicity (ethanol, diazepam, fluoxetine, and…
Julie Gaye Williams, 59, died from mixed prescription drug and alcohol toxicity with aspiration of gastric contents. She had extensive psychiatric history including d…
24y · Male·Aspiration of vomit associated with combined drug effect
Martin Raymond Coffey, 24, died from aspiration of vomit associated with combined drug effect while on home detention after serving a prison sentence for traffic offences. He had a history of de…
53y · Female·mixed prescription drug toxicity
…rne Joan Barnes, a 53-year-old woman with complex psychiatric history including depression, OCD, substance abuse disorder, and chronic non-cancer pain, died from mixed prescription drug toxicity involving venlafaxine, m…
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