MATFORCE Messages - Current Trends in Overdose Death Toxicology: Insights from the Medical Examiner

MATFORCE Messages - Current Trends in Overdose Death Toxicology: Insights from the Medical Examiner Presented by Dr. Caroline Cross, MD, Chief Medical Examiner, Yavapai County Medical Examiner's Office This virtual presentation will explore current and emerging trends in overdose deaths through the lens of medical examiner investigations and toxicology findings. Participants will gain insight into the substance most frequently identified in overdose fatalities, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other emerging drugs such as kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). The presentation will examine changing patterns in drug-related deaths, the increasing complexity of polysubstance use and the role of toxicology in determining causes of death. Register for free at qrco.de/bh4sv8 or visit matforce.org.