415 results for “drug abuse”
38y · Male·The combined effect of Methylamphetamine Toxicity and prolonged restraint in a p…
… The case highlights methamphetamine's devastating cardiovascular effects and the importance of recognising drug-induced psychosis and excited delirium in emergency management.
27y · Male·Gabriella: Multiple stab wounds; Tafari: Gunshot injuries to the head and abdome…
…fari's case (22 years old, mental health disorder, substance misuse) were inadequately managed: he admitted drug use on parole but was not subjected to mandatory drug testing; mental health treatment referrals were made …
47y · Male·mixed prescription drug toxicity (quetiapine, olanzapam, lorazepam and diazepam)
Matthew Clayton Lyons, a 47-year-old man with longstanding schizophrenia, severe anxiety, and substance abuse history, died from mixed prescription drug toxicity (quetiapine, olanzapam, lorazepam, diazepam). He had e…
24y · Female·Ligature compression injury to the neck (hanging)
Kirsty Anne Slater, a 24-year-old woman with extensive mental illness and substance abuse history, was found hanging from a tree in a park on 19 April 2006, nine days after absconding from Fremant…
21y · Male·Acute hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and pneumonia in a man with recent trauma…
…recent involuntary mental health admission (discharged 27 May 2007) for attempted suicide, chronic alcohol abuse, depression, and psychosis. Critically, physicians at Royal Perth Hospital did not access discharge summar…
68y · Male·Head injuries
…. Stephen had been the primary carer for Scott, who had untreated mental illness (suspected schizophrenia), drug and alcohol misuse, and a significant history of unreported violence towards his parents. Stephen was a 'hi…
16y · Female·Mixed drug toxicity
Maria Liordos, a 16-year-old in state care with complex trauma, substance abuse, mental health issues and high-risk behaviours, died from mixed drug toxicity. The coroner identified sign…
32y · Male·gunshot wounds to the trunk
…ter, a 32-year-old man with intellectual impairment, mild cognitive disability, and a history of substance abuse and violence, died following a police shooting. On 24 November 2014, he was detained under a Mental Health…
32y · Male·Mixed drug toxicity
A 32-year-old man with bipolar disorder and substance abuse history died from mixed drug toxicity (oxycodone 0.7 mg/L, tramadol, benzodiazepines, cannabis and ampheta…
Christopher Salib: ischaemic heart disease with multiple prescription drug toxic…
This landmark inquest examined three deaths involving prescription drug toxicity: Christopher Salib (24, ischaemic heart disease with drug toxicity), Nathan Attard (34, multi-drug…
50y · Male·methadone and alprazolam intoxication
… becoming heavily intoxicated. Police records from 2009-2011 indicated possible medication distribution and drug misuse, but this information was not shared with his GP or the Pharmaceutical Services Branch. The coroner …
29y · Male·neck compression due to hanging
…ison on 29 April 2015. He had a documented history of mental illness, previous suicide attempts, substance abuse (methamphetamine, heroin, alcohol), and was assessed as high-risk upon remand. However, by the time of tra…
43y · Female·mixed drug toxicity including methadone
43-year-old woman with long-standing opioid and benzodiazepine dependence died from mixed drug toxicity including methadone, amitriptyline, pregabalin, duloxetine, diazepam and paracetamol. Two GPs pres…
42y · Male·Cause of death remains unknown
…s investigative challenges in missing person cases involving individuals with complex backgrounds including drug addiction, domestic violence, and involvement in criminal networks. Key clinical considerations relate to s…
45y · Male·gunshot wound to the chest
…ury with penetration of both lungs and major vessels. This case underscores importance of recognizing acute drug intoxication presentations and the severe consequences of driving while acutely impaired.
17y · Female·Combined Drug Toxicity (heroin, alprazolam and diazepam)
A 17-year-old female with complex mental health and substance use disorders died from combined drug toxicity (heroin, alprazolam, and diazepam) following release from youth detention. Despite extensive invol…
28y · Male·heroin toxicity
Elijah Shelley, a 28-year-old with borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and polysubstance abuse, was admitted to Alfred Health following a suspected heroin overdose suicide attempt on 27 October 2008. U…
42y · Male·mixed prescription drug toxicity (sertraline, amlodipine, lamotrigine, quetiapin…
Luke Trevor Young, 42, died from mixed prescription drug toxicity (sertraline, amlodipine, lamotrigine, quetiapine) in a suicide by overdose. He had severe, longsta…
38y · Male·Toxicity to gamma hydroxybutyrate
A 38-year-old man with a long history of drug use and criminal offending died from gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) toxicity after consuming approximately 60m…
38y · Male·Toxic effects of morphine in a setting of benzodiazepine dependency
…w of long-term opioid therapy. The case highlights systemic failures in detecting and managing prescription drug abuse in general practice.
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