Forensic Aspects of Zolpidem Use

Authors: Soltaninejad K*

DOI: 10.23880/ijfsc-16000310

Volume 8, Issue 3

Abstract

Zolpidem is one of the most commonly prescribed hypnotic drugs for short-term treatment of insomnia. Zolpidem use or abuse was associated with an increased risk of driving accidents, inducing of suicide attempts and death. Its use or abuse associate with hallucinations and bizarre behaviors. Zolpidem induces anterograde amnesia, confusion and sedation and abused as a tool in drug-facilitated crimes. From this view, its analysis and interpretation in forensic cases has been important. In this article, we reviewed the some forensic aspects of zolpidem use or abuse.

Keywords: Zolpidem; Abuse; Forensic Toxicology; Z-drugs

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