Table 2:
Diagnoses of 84 Heroin Deaths Based on Toxicology and Circumstances
| N | Morphine | Diacetylmorphine (urine) | 6-acetylmorphine* | Morphine > Codeine | Circumstances** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heroin diagnosis by toxicological analysis | 61 | 61 | 18 | 38 | 23 | 28 |
| Heroin diagnosis by circumstances | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
*
6-acetylmorphine (6-AM) was detected in 22 instances in vitreous specimens, 12 blood and vitreous, 6 urine, and 4 blood. 6-AM only was detected in 6 decedents in urine. Diacetylmorphine also was detected in conjunction with 6-AM in 11 decedents.
**
Instances with illicit substances (drug packets) and/or paraphernalia (syringes, cookers, etc.) at the scene.