Original research
par
Collins, Alexandra B. et al
Date de publication
2023
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
State-level drug supply surveillance systems have been limited in their ability to document and communicate the rapidly changing drug supplies which can hinder harm reduction efforts at the community level. We sought to address this by piloting a two-year, community-engaged local drug supply surveillance program in Rhode Island (RI).
Constatations/points à retenir
Our results describe part of the local drug supply in Rhode Island, including a presence of NPS and adulterants (e.g., designer benzodiazepines, xylazine). Importantly, our findings underscore the feasibility of developing a community-driven drug supply surveillance database.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
125 samples including used paraphernalia (e.g., cookers), refuse (e.g., baggies), and product.
Mots clés
Drug checking
Illegal drugs
