title: Drug automatism.
abstract: The historic development and validity of drug automatism are discussed. Original articles and other publications supporting the concept do not present authenticated cases to validate the concept; therefore, it remains unproved.
mesh_terms: D000059:Accidents; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001463:Barbiturates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009294:Narcotics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011041:Poisoning / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D001463:Barbiturates; D009294:Narcotics