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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • New psychoactive substances (NPS) pose challenges in forensic investigations.
  • Acetyl fentanyl is an emerging opioid with potential for abuse.
Keywords:
acetyl fentanylfatalforensic scienceforensic toxicologyintoxicationopioidpostmortem