Implementing drug checking as an illicit drug market intervention within the supply chain in a Canadian setting

Original research
par
Wallace, Bruce 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

This research explored drug checking as a market intervention with a potential role in supporting a safer supply within the overdose crisis.

Constatations/points à retenir

We heard that criminalization and being responsive to market pressures are the most critical factors in implementing drug checking as a market intervention. To operate within this context, drug checking services need to ensure the provision of high-quality services and products, provided by peers and scientists, with established trust and safety.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

26 semi-structured interviews

Mots clés

Drug checking