abstract: This case presents the clinical treatment of a patient with severe MDMA intoxication. The history of stimulating psychotropic substances is presented as well as the modes of action of current party drugs. Data from the Austrian Drug Report indicate a tendency away from "hard drugs" towards the consumption of cannabis and amphetamine derivates. The lethal outcome in our case demonstrates the risk potential of these substances and underlines the necessity of aggressive resuscitation efforts.
authors.forename: Martina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jochum
authors.forename: Joachim
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Oeding
authors.forename: Denise
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lackner
authors.forename: Hannes
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lienhart
mesh_terms: D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000628:therapy; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006213:Hallucinogens / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / Q000506:poisoning*; D012151:Resuscitation; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D006213:Hallucinogens; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine