Differences in drug use behaviors that impact overdose risk among individuals who do and do not use fentanyl test strips for drug checking

Original research
par
Tilhou, Alyssa Shell et al

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

We examined the association between fentanyl test strip use and overdose risk behaviors in scenarios where the presence of fentanyl is confirmed and unknown.

Constatations/points à retenir

Fentanyl test strip use is associated with behaviors that may impact overdose risk, including safer and riskier behaviors. Specifically, a positive test result may promote more risk reducing behaviors and fewer risk enhancing behaviors than a negative test result.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Mixed-methods study involving a structured survey (n = 341) of syringe service program clients in southern Wisconsin.

Mots clés

Overdose
Harm reduction
About PWUD
Drug checking