Original research
par
Beaulac, Melissa et al
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
Canada
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
In this exploratory analysis, we investigated whether changes in the unregulated opioid drug supply are associated with income assistance payment weeks.
Constatations/points à retenir
These findings suggest that during income assistance payment weeks, there may be more fentanyl and benzodiazepines circulating in the unregulated opioid drug supply. The rise in fentanyl and benzodiazepine-adulterated opioids during income assistance payment weeks may be contributing to the increase in illicit drug overdoses seen during this time of the month.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Data from drug-checking services
Mots clés
Overdose
Drug checking
Illegal drugs
