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Case Reports
. 1980;84(3):189-93.
doi: 10.1007/BF01866570.

[Determination of morphine in human hair (author's transl)]

[Article in German]
E Klug
Case Reports

[Determination of morphine in human hair (author's transl)]

[Article in German]
E Klug. Z Rechtsmed. 1980.

Abstract

Detectable amounts of morphine are apparently deposited in the hair of the head after long-term abuse. In 10 of 20 drug-induced deaths investigated it was possible to determine morphine values between 0.1--1 mg/100 g of hair with the appropriate preparation and application of sensitive, specific techniques. The method is suitable to prove prolonged abuse of morphine or heroin.

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