Analysis of the methamphetamine-related deaths in Eastern Saxony, Germany, between 2005 and 2019
There has been an increase in MA-related fatalities in Eastern Saxony since 2005. Accidental MA intoxications were the leading cause of death, followed by violent suicides. Challenging living conditions and social circumstances are especially vulnerable to MA-associated deaths. The study underlines the need for a comprehensive, coordinated approach to tackle the MA problem and reduce the number of MA-associated deaths.
Authors
- Jörg Pietsch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7049-186X)
- Henri Masing
Institutions
- Technische Universität Dresden (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Forensic Science Medicine and Pathology
- Published
- 2025-05-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-025-01023-6
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.31
Funders
- Technische Universität Dresden