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.
Authors
- R. Scendoni
- A. Raimondi
- A. Gili
- M. Lancia
- L. Tomassini
- C. Gambelunghe
- K. Aroni
Institutions
- Università di Camerino (IT)
- University of Perugia (IT)
- Link Campus University (IT)
- University of Macerata (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Legal Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.legalmed.2026.102805
- Primary Topic
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00