“You can't go wrong being safe”: Motivations, patterns, and context surrounding use of fentanyl test strips for heroin and other drugs

Original research
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Reed, Megan K. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This study aimed to capture people who use drugs’ (PWUD) lived experiences to understand motivations underlying fentanyl test strip uptake, ongoing use, and actions after testing.

Constatations/points à retenir

This research supports the current literature that states FTS are an accepted and effective harm reduction strategy for the PWUD community.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Qualitative interviews (n=29)

Mots clés

Harm reduction
About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Drug checking