Dr. Abdulmonem Al-Hayani MBChB, DipFMS(Lon), PhD(Aber)

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Dr. Abdulmonem Al-Hayani MBChB, DipFMS(Lon), PhD(Aber) Forensic Toxicology Dr. Abdulmonem Al-Hayani MBChB, DipFMS(Lon), PhD(Aber) 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

Outcome=Aims=Goals Why this lecture? What is Forensic Toxicology? Role of Forensic Toxicologist? Toxins? Drugs? Role of GPs? 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

Drug Abuse is Increasing Why this lecture? Drug Abuse is Increasing 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

What is Forensic Toxicology A specific area of analytical chemistry which is concerned with adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

Forensic Toxicologists Toxicologist detects and identifies chemicals in the body Types of toxicologists: Descriptive Mechanistic Regulatory 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

Role of Forensic Toxicologist Detection Recommend Treatment 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

Toxins What? Any substance exerting a harmful effect on a living organism Forms? Gaseous (e.g. CO, cyanide) Liquids (e.g. household cleaning supplies, alcohol) Solid (solid Drugs) 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

Toxins Incidence? Unknown, could be suicidal, homicidal or accidental Route of administration? Oral IV, IM Inhalation Skin popping 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

Drugs Common problem in our community Forms the majority of toxins the forensic people are dealing with 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

Classifications Not clear in our law Suggested classification: Narcotics or Opiates (e.g. Heroin, Morphine) Cannabis CNS stimulants (e.g. Amphetamines, Cocaine) CNS Depressants (e.g. TCAD) Hallucinogens (e.g. LSD, PCP) Volatile Drugs (e.g. fuel, glue) 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

Opiates Heroin, Codeine, Dihydrocodeine, Methadone, Temgesic and Morphine Generally injected or swallowed or snuffed Onset is very rapid (2 min) Detectable impairment (6-12 h) Effects (Confusion) 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

Cannabis Generally Smoked Onset is rapid (5-8 min) Detectable impairment (3-4 h) Effects (rapid sobering up) Cannabinoids 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

CNS Stimulants Amphetamines, Cocaine (crack) Generally inhaled or smoked Onset is slower Detectable impairment (15-48 h) Effects (Agitation) 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

CNS Depressant Benzodiazepine, Valium, Temazepam Generally swallowed Onset is medium (5-30 min) Detectable impairment (6-12 h) Effects (Drowsiness) 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

Hallucinogens LSD, Ecstasy Generally swallowed or skin popped Detectable impairment (8 h) Effects (Hallucination and unpredictable behavior) 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

Inhalants Glue, tippex, hair sprays, fuel gases Generally inhaled Onset is very rapid (1 min) Detectable impairment (12 h) Effects (Euphoria) 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

Your Role Recognition Referral 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

Summary 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

If You Did Not Think About It You Will Not Recognize It Key Lesson If You Did Not Think About It You Will Not Recognize It 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani

Questions & Comments 11/16/2018 Dr. Al-Hayani