Post mortem chiral analysis of MDMA and MDA in human blood and hair.
Forensic Science International November 1, 2024 Julian Bickel, Alexander Müller, Hilke Jungen et al. 3 citations
Drug-related fatalities in the EU are predominantly associated with opioids. MDMA (Ecstasy) consumption results in fewer lethal intoxications despite its widespread use. This study investigates MDMA-related fatalities, focusing on enantiomer ratios of MDMA and its metabolite MDA to explore the role of metabolism in fatal outcomes. MDMA induces euphoria, increased empathy, and physiological...