Fentanyl Preference Among People Who Use Opioids in New York City

Original research
par
Urmanche, Adelya A., Nisha Beharie & Alex Harocopos

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 paper examined the experiences of PWUD reporting a preference for non-pharmaceutical fentanyl (NPF) or an NPF-heroin mixture, specifically how they navigate the perceived benefits of NPF and its established risks.

Constatations/points à retenir

Our results demonstrate participants’ decreased consumer agency and greater exposure to systemic factors in the illicit markets, highlighting the need for expansion of various services, including drug checking resources and systems of outreach for PWUD who do not use intravenously.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

In-depth interviews (n=22)

Mots clés

About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Harm reduction