Analytical confirmation of lethal heroin overdose by the use of liquid chromatography methods
Background/Aim. Heroin is diacetylated morphine. Its ability to induce euphoria has led to its frequent abuse, giving rise to psychological and physical dependence. It has a short half-life, of approximately 2−6 min. In the brain, heroin undergoes deacetylation to 6-monoacetylmorphine (6−MAM) and mo...
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Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia
2007-01-01
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| Series: | Vojnosanitetski Pregled |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2007/0042-84500711739D.pdf |