98 results for “polysubstance abuse disorder”
22y · Male·Immersion in water (drowning) in a man with combined drug effect
…ber 2020. He had chronic schizophrenia with persistent delusional beliefs (microchip in ear) and was a polysubstance user, particularly methylamphetamine. He received treatment in Casuarina Prison, the Frankland Centre,…
36y · Male·Combined effects of trihexyphenidyl (benzhexol) toxicity, amphetamine-type stimu…
A 36-year-old man with schizoaffective disorder, substance abuse issues, and undiagnosed cardiomyopathy died from combined toxicity of benzhexol (prescri…
44y · Female·Cardiac arrest in the context of several contributory factors (physical exertion…
Selesa Tafaifa, a 44-year-old woman with Samoan heritage, died in custody at Townsville Women's Correctional Centre on 30 November 2021 during physical restraint by correctional officers, including application of a safet…
51y · Male·complications of opiate toxicity; cardiac and respiratory arrest following drug …
Ziad Hamawy, a 51-year-old man with chronic schizophrenia and polysubstance use disorder, died from opiate toxicity after cardiac arrest following his discharge from Concord Hosp…
43y · Male·hypoxic brain injury caused by cardiac arrest due to unintentional drug poisonin…
A 43-year-old man with long-standing opioid use disorder and polysubstance dependence died from hypoxic brain injury following cardiac arrest caused by drug poiso…
36y · Male·hanging
A 36-year-old man with 15-year history of paranoid schizophrenia and polysubstance abuse presented to hospital after violent behaviour toward his father while intoxicated. Despite polic…
Unknown·Multiple injuries from motor vehicle accident; Anthony Paul Thomson died from ru…
… highlights gaps in medical-police communication regarding driver fitness and over-medication risks in polysubstance-using patients with psychiatric conditions.
35y · Male·Fentanyl toxicity
…ticularly overnight when staff failed to conduct required two-hourly checks. He had a history of substance abuse, drug-seeking behaviour, and multiple medications. While his GP appropriately prescribed Fentanyl after co…
11y · Male·unascertained
…artment of Communities had an open child safety investigation due to concerns about his mother's substance abuse, parental capacity, and neglect. The child was returned to his mother's care despite these concerns, with …
32y · Male·Head and neck trauma (train impact)
Travis Hartskeerl, a 32-year-old man with a complex history of schizophrenia, polysubstance abuse, and multiple serious suicide attempts, died by suicide on railway tracks on 16 December 2008. H…
20y · Unknown·Traumatic brain damage complicating gunshot wound to the head
…ner had paranoid schizophrenia with antisocial personality traits, poor medication compliance, amphetamine abuse, and morbid jealousy directed at Ms Dinsdale. Despite intensive mental health involvement, threats of viol…
46y · Male·cardiac arrhythmia in a man with coronary arteriosclerosis and myocarditis
Jason Mallett, a 46-year-old man with bipolar affective disorder and schizo-affective disorder, died from cardiac arrhythmia secondary to coronary arteriosclerosis and my…
27y · Male·Gabriella: Multiple stab wounds; Tafari: Gunshot injuries to the head and abdome…
…ortunity to intervene. Critical clinical and system factors in Tafari's case (22 years old, mental health disorder, substance misuse) were inadequately managed: he admitted drug use on parole but was not subjected to man…
48y · Male·gunshot wound to chest
…s against police, but identified Peter's untreated mental health conditions (PTSD, borderline personality disorder, chronic suicidality), substance use, and easy access to a realistic gel blaster as contributing factors.…
32y · Female·Stab wound to the back extending into the posterior neck, causing subtotal trans…
…She was pregnant with their third child. The relationship involved progressive coercive control, financial abuse, obsessive jealousy, and controlling behaviours, though no prior physical violence occurred. Coman had att…
36y · Male·Hanging
A 36-year-old male prisoner with complex psychiatric history, substance use disorder, and recent cancer diagnosis died by hanging in prison. Recent mental health assessments (within 3 days) …
17y · Female·ligature compression of the neck (hanging)
…ing discharged from secure care. She had experienced complex developmental trauma, family violence, sexual abuse, and severe alcohol-related liver disease. Critical gaps were identified in the child protection system: t…
26y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle incident (driver)
…or minor offences, the challenges of engaging voluntary patients with serious mental illness and substance abuse, and communication gaps in police information systems.
27y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained after being struck by a train
…sessment; (4) No formal reassessment occurred post-meeting despite known risks with Cluster B personality disorders and impulsivity. The coroner identified missed opportunities to intervene. Risk assessments for patients…
44y · Male·Hanging
Colin Wayne Blair, a 44-year-old Aboriginal man with a history of mental illness and substance use, died by hanging in the High Dependency Unit of Brisbane Correctional Centre on 13 November 2015. He was on hourly observ…
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