Exposure to fentanyl-contaminated heroin and overdose risk among illicit opioid users in Rhode Island: A mixed methods study

Original research
par
Carroll, Jennifer J, et al

Date de publication

2017

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This study describes patterns and perceptions of fentanyl exposure among opioid users in Rhode Island.

Constatations/points à retenir

Regular heroin use was significantly associated with known or suspected fentanyl exposure (APR 4.07; 95% CI 1.24-13.3) while regular prescription painkiller use was not associated with fentanyl exposure (APR 0.73; 94% CI 0.37-1.49)

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Mixed methods - convenience questionnaire n=149 + 47 semi-structured interviews

Mots clés

Evidence base
Harm reduction
Safer supply
Illegal drugs