Distribution of morphine in body fluids and tissues in fatal overdose
Chan, S.C.; Chan, E.M.; Kaliciak, H.A.
Journal of Forensic Sciences 31(4): 1487-1491
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-1198 PMID: 3783115 Document Number: 268834
Two cases of fatal overdose with morphine are presented. Large amounts of the drug were involved in both cases, one by oral ingestion, the other by intravenous injection. Morphine concentrations in various body fluids and tissues are compared to those in the literature.
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