Forensic Doctor Talk: Overdose

So I had spoken with a friend living in Vancouver, B.C. , Canada

In BC the leading cause of death in the 10-59 year old is drug related

As I ponder if in the Netherlands we are catching up

Or if I am confronted due to the nature of my work

With more and more drug related deaths

Even tonight

It is becoming a normal feature

Young people dying

By accidental OD (overdosis) or suicide by drugs

Availability, low cost, struggle to participate in society

Myriads of reasons

Sad to see too many young people dying

Is there a war being waged?

https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-024-03646-y#:~:text=Illicit%20drug%20toxicity%20(i.e.%2C%20overdose,detected%20among%20drug%20toxicity%20deaths.

Namaskar

Ashis