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Cocaine ‘body packers’

1993; Oxford University Press; Volume: 80; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/bjs.1800801205

1365-2168

Natalie Beck, Justin Hale,

Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis

Intracorporeal drug smuggling, particularly of cocaine, is increasing. The so-called 'body packers' present a difficult clinical problem, particularly as no coherent management policy has been formulated. The various methods of diagnosis and the treatment options available are presented and discussed.