“It’s probably going to save my life;” Attitudes towards treatment among people incarcerated in the era of fentanyl

Original research
par
Kaplowitz, Eliana et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

Little is known about knowledge and perceptions of fentanyl among people who are incarcerated.

Constatations/points à retenir

Individuals had extensive knowledge of and experiences with fentanyl. Individuals employed identification and harm reduction techniques to detect fentanyl. Participants advocated for MOUD, regardless of preferences regarding fentanyl. Broad access to MOUD may aid individuals who continue to use or seeking recovery.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Semi-structured qualitative interviews (n=40)

Mots clés

Overdose
Harm reduction
Safer supply
About PWUD
Legal system/law enforcement
Illegal drugs
Substitution/OAT