title: [Drugs and poisons in the life of Vincent van Gogh].
abstract: Van Gogh was during his last years exposed to several potentially toxic substances such as; bromides, lead, camphor and terpene oils in absinthe liquor. All of them produce signs of toxicity which are similar to the symptoms known from van Gogh's attacks of illness; hallucinations, confusion, delirium, convulsions and agitation. However, the many interpretations of van Gogh's illness and state of mind have in most cases not taken into account the possible influence of toxic chemicals.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Berggren
mesh_terms: D001530:Belgium; D005602:France; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D010151:Paintings / Q000266:history*; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000266:history*; D011042:Poisons / Q000266:history*
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations; D011042:Poisons
vernacular_title: Farliga mediciner och gifter i van Goghs liv.