Toxicological risk profiles in suicide: The forensic value of hair-based substance detection

These findings highlight age- and sex-specific toxicological patterns and support the forensic relevance of hair analysis in detecting chronic substance use. Integrating toxicological, clinical, and demographic data enhances post-mortem risk profiling and informs suicide prevention strategies targeting high-risk, underserved populations.

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Legal Medicine
Published
2026-02-02
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.legalmed.2026.102805
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Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
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Toxicological risk profiles in suicide: The forensic value of hair-based substance detection

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Abstract

These findings highlight age- and sex-specific toxicological patterns and support the forensic relevance of hair analysis in detecting chronic substance use. Integrating toxicological, clinical, and demographic data enhances post-mortem risk profiling and informs suicide prevention strategies targeting high-risk, underserved populations.

Legal MedicineVol. 81
Università di Camerino (IT), University of Perugia (IT), Link Campus University (IT), University of Macerata (IT)
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