Medico-Legal Aspects of Antidotes: Legislation, Drug Stockpiles and Proposals

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Salducci, M. (2025). Medico-Legal Aspects of Antidotes: Legislation, Drug Stockpiles and Proposals. Crisis and Resilience, 1(1), 49-61. https://journals.explorerpress.com/index.php/cr/article/view/37

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Mauro Salducci
Department of Sense Organs Sapienza University of Rome Piazzale Aldo Moro 5 – 00185 Rome, Italy
Raimondo Raimondi
Military Corps vol. CRI , Forensic Medical Department , Rome, Italy

Abstract

The medico-legal aspects relating to antidotes concern their availability, efficacy and correct management in case of intoxication, both accidental and intentional. Forensic medicine, in this context, assesses whether the use of antidotes was appropriate and whether there are responsibilities related to their non-availability or improper use.

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Antidotes Forensics Drug Stock

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