Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse

Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse, 5th Edition, is a comprehensive reference focused on the investigation of drug-related deaths. The volume outlines practical approaches to detecting substance abuse and addresses the clinical complications associated with various abused drugs.

Its thematic coverage spans multiple substance classes, including dedicated chapters on narcotics, hallucinogens, anabolic steroids, and solvent abuse. The text also reviews the origins, historical background, and manufacturing techniques associated with many abused compounds.

To aid forensic practice, this edition incorporates new appendices that detail standard reference values. These resources provide baseline data to assist toxicological evaluation during death investigations.