A systematic review of the literature regarding drug packaging methods in body packing and
materials used is presented, with the aim (a) to summarize data regarding the packaging …

Death due to mechanical or chemical intoxication of heroin body packers, thanks to the
continuous improvement in packaging techniques, are increasingly rare, and almost all the …

Drug trafficking is an international problem. The prevalence of drug trafficking and newer
concealing methods has been ever increasing. Body packing is described as using the …

Excited delirium denotes a life‐threatening medical condition characterized by the acute
onset of agitated and violent behavior that often results in a sudden and unexplained death …

Due to the continuous improvement in packaging technique widely used for illicit drug
trafficking, body packers involved in criminal activities are rarely arrested or died of chemical …

Intestinal obstruction is a common surgical emergency that can be caused by mechanical
causes or by different pathological processes. The most common cause of small bowel …

Apesar do inegável valor clínico dos opióides no tratamento farmacológico da dor
moderada a severa, este grupo de compostos está também associado a diversos …

Background: Drug abuse is a major health problem in Iran, particularly in youth and young
adults. Opium body packer is a common cause of admission to our Medical Toxicology ward …

Drug trafficking is an international problem. Over years it has increased in prevalence and
concealment methods. Body packers swallow wrapped packets of illicit drugs, mainly …

Résumé La cause de complications et de décès la plus fréquente chez les transporteurs de
drogues intracorporels est la toxicité par rupture des boulettes ou paquets ingérés. La prise …