Abstract

This work is a study of some of the most common poisons involved in poisoning deaths by accident, suicide or homicide. Contained in this work is a short story, "Poisonous Deception," illustrating the effects of the twenty most common poisons. Along with this story is provided a list of these poisons and a brief background on each, describing where they come from and for what they are used. Also included are diagrams of the structure of each poison, descriptions of the biochemical and physiological responses of the human body to the substances, and the fatal dosages.