A post-mortem toxicological investigation: Understanding the role of drugs of abuse in violent fatalities in Cape Town, South Africa

Violence and resulting injuries are critical health burdens worldwide, accounting for the death of millions of individuals annually. The literature reports an association between drug use and violence, providing data indicating that the use of psychoactive substances increases the risk of morbidity...

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Main Author: Auckloo, Marie Belle Kathrina Mendoza
Other Authors: Davies, Bronwen
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20515