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Evaluating the risk of toxicity and adverse drug interactions involving recreational GHB use and prescribed drugs.

Giovanna RicciFrancesco Paolo BusardòFilippo GibelliAscanio SirignanoPietro Brunetti
Published in: Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology (2022)
Due to its dual nature, interpreting and distinguishing GHB concentrations in biological fluid represents a challenge in forensic toxicology. To demonstrate recent exposure, a quick collection of samples is necessary to maximize the chance of detecting an exogenous GHB intake, especially in cases of GHB-facilitated sexual assaults.
Keyphrases
  • adverse drug
  • mental health
  • electronic health record
  • emergency department
  • drug induced
  • weight gain
  • physical activity
  • body mass index
  • weight loss