Original research
par
Larnder, Ashley et al
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
Canada
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
In the context of an overdose crisis linked to fentanyl, we used drug checking data to examine variability within the illicit opioid supply.
Constatations/points à retenir
A high level of variability in drug composition and concentration was found when analyzing samples over time. The opioid crisis was found to be more attributable to the constant risk of variability within drugs than to the occasional bad batch.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Time-series analysis using samples from a drug-checking service in Victoria
Mots clés
Overdose
Evidence base
Drug checking
Illegal drugs