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Cocaine abuse and violent death.

R D Budd1

  • 1Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, California 90033.

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Cocaine abuse is strongly linked to violent death, with over 60% of studied cases resulting in fatalities from shootings and stabbings. Some individuals exhibited violent behavior before death, highlighting cocaine

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Criminology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cocaine use is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the link between substance abuse and violence is crucial for prevention efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between cocaine abuse and violent death.
  • To quantify the incidence of violent deaths among cocaine-positive cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 114 Los Angeles County Coroner's cases.
  • Drug screening for cocaine presence.
  • Review of circumstances surrounding death, including violent behavior.

Main Results:

  • 70 out of 114 (61.4%) cocaine-positive cases involved violent death.
  • Shootings and stabbings accounted for over 68% of these violent deaths.
  • 20% of violent death victims displayed violent behavior prior to death.

Conclusions:

  • A clear connection exists between cocaine use/abuse and violent death.
  • Cocaine abuse may increase the risk of violent behavior and subsequent fatality.
  • Findings underscore the need for interventions targeting cocaine abuse to reduce violent deaths.

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