Behavior change after fentanyl testing at a safe consumption space for women in Northern Mexico: A pilot study

Original research
by
Goodman-Meza, David et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

Mexico

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

Little is known about behavior change after fentanyl testing and the attitudes around fentanyl knowledge and testing along the US-Mexico border in the context of a safe consumption site.

Findings/Key points

Fentanyl testing was acceptable to women, but behavior change was hampered by the inability to find substances free of fentanyl.

Design/methods

Quantitative survey, semi-structured interviews, and substance testing. n=30

Keywords

Drug checking
Illegal drugs
About PWUD
Harm reduction