“If I had them, I would use them every time”: Perspectives on fentanyl test strip use from people who use drugs

Original research
by
Reed, Megan K. et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

No studies to date have described PWUD's perspectives from a real-world setting about ideal fentanyl test strip (FTS) program characteristics.

Findings/Key points

Most people say fentanyl test strips are easy to use. PWUD need to be given supplies to perform tests and help interpreting test results. PWUD recommend getting about 20 FTS at a time from places they frequent.

Design/methods

Qualitative interviews (n=29)

Keywords

Drug checking
Illegal drugs
About PWUD
Harm reduction