The changing phenomenology of drug death over the years

Non-traumatic subdural hematoma secondary to septic brain embolism: A rare cause of unexpected death in a drug addict suffering from undiagnosed bacterial endocarditis

“…Most persons concerned have a normal nutritional status and do not show any signs of physical neglect even after long-term abuse. The mean age at the time of death has increased and most victims are found in their own apartments [4]. Although the majority of drug-related fatalities are still due to opiates, monointoxications from morphine/heroin have become rare.…”