Christopher Scott
PFD Report
Historic (No Identified Response)
Ref: 2013-0350
Coroner's Concerns (AI summary)
The 'legal high' AMT is readily available for purchase despite clear evidence of its deadly effects, raising concerns about its unregulated status and accessibility to the public.
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_ : _ (1) During the course of the evidence read out a toxicology report that referred to other deaths involving AMT . exhibited 2 Internet research results that related to other AMT deaths_ Slightly unconventionally exhibited these internet results as 'C2' and 'C3' (copies attached) to further support this report with a view to the prevention of future deaths_ The first report 'C2' referred to the death of Adam Weeks in November 2011. His Inquest in March 2012 confirmed his death due to AMT intoxication and whilst the report makes reference to the Coroner writing to appropriate authorities prior to Christopher's inquest did speak with that Coroner_who indicated_that _he_had not make_ May 24th such report (r43 report under the Coroners Rules 1984). Document C3' refers to three other deaths in respect of which AMT appears to have been involved during 2012 and 2013. As it stands at the moment AMT is a "legal high" and am concerned that as it is currently a legal drug that it is readily available to be purchased for example over the internet and in the community at large_ The effects of AMT can vary from person to person but clearly the effects can be deadly as the examples show including of course Christopher's death_
Sent To
- House of Commons
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56-Day Deadline
22 Jan 2014
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Report Sections
Investigation and Inquest
On 25 July 2013 commenced an investigation into the death of Christopher Michael SCOTT aged 23 years at the time of his death: The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on November 2013_ The conclusion of the inquest was that Christopher's death was drug related. determined that Christopher died as a result of; 1a) Multiorgan failure and Bronchopneumonia 1b) Alpha methyltryptamine (AMT) toxicity.
Circumstances of the Death
determined that he took two pills containing the drug (AMT) on the evening of the 21st July 2013 however could not rule out that he did not take further pills containing the drug the following day Christopher was admitted to the Great Western Hospital in Swindon early evening on the 22nd July 2013, his condition further deteriorated and he died on the afternoon on July 2013 as a result of developing multiorgan failure and bronchopneumonia both of which was attributable to the toxic effects of AMT.
Action Should Be Taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you have the power to take such action and would be grateful if you could please review the position insofar as AMT is concerned with a view to considering as to whether or not this drug should become a controlled having regard to the provisions of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (as amended)
Copies Sent To
CORONER is calling on authorities to ban AMT commonly used for recreational use following the death of a 21
year
old Gillingham man after & party _ Adam Weeks, of Loddon View, was out with friends at a pub in Stour Provost on November 19 last year when he collapsed and an ambulance was called, an inquest at Shepton Mallet heard last week; Mr Weeks was taken to Yeovil District Hospital but died the following A pathologist's report showed evidence of amphetamines, cocaine and AMT alpha methyltryptamine and confirmed his death was due to AMT intoxification. 2014 valon Coaches View details Print voucher
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