Toxikologische Unterscheidungsmöglichkeiten von legalem und illegalem Substanzgebrauch
摘要
The “drug privilege” listed in § 24a (German Traffic Act, StVG) states that no offense is committed “if the substance originates from the intended use of a drug prescribed for a specific case of illness”. As some illegal narcotics are also used in drug treatment, it is important to differentiate between the two groups. Analytically, the use of enantioselective measurement methods (amphetamine), the detection of concomitant cannabinoids and terpenes (cannabinoids) and the detection of impurities and metabolites (opiates) often make it possible to distinguish between legal and illegal use. If this is not possible, the medical records or medical prescriptions can provide important clues.