Danish researchers attempted to establish standard mortality ratios for the drugs cannabis, cocaine, amphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy) and opioids (e.g. heroin). (…)

In brief, the results showed the following: (…)

3. Pot smokers showed 5x increase in mortality rates (compared to the general population). (…)

4. Cocaine and amphetamine users showed 6x death rates of the general population. (…)

5. Opiod users show increased mortality rates. Findings for both stimulants and opioids are in accordance with studies from other countries. Users of Heroin and other opioids showed by far the highest mortality rates of all drugs of abuse.

6. Ecstasy (MDMA) users did not show increased mortality rates.

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drugs, health | May 3rd, 2011