woensdag 23 november 2011

Pepper spray and cocaine, a little known lethal combination

Pepper spray and cocaine, a little known lethal combination: Capsaicin, the active chemical in "pepper spray" appears to be lethal to individuals under the influence of certain stimulants with the majority of deaths reported occuring within one hour....




Mendelson, J., Tolliver, B., Delucchi, K., Baggott, M., Flower, K., Harris, C., Galloway, G., & Berger, P. (2009) Capsaicin, an active ingredient in pepper sprays, increases the lethality of cocaine. Forensic Toxicology, 28(1), 33-37. DOI: 10.1007/s11419-009-0079-9 Capsaicin, an active ingredient in pepper sprays, increases the lethality of cocaine