Original research
par
Friedman, Joseph 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
The national trends, geographic distribution, and health risks of Xylazine in combination with other substances are poorly characterized.
Constatations/points à retenir
Fentanyl was found in 98% of xylazine-involved deaths, suggesting strong link. Ethnographic data suggest xylazine increases short duration of fentanyl's effects, adds euphoria. Xylazine presents novel health risks, e.g. abscesses, naloxone-resistant overdose.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Systematic record search
Mots clés
Overdose
About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Drug checking
