Original research
par
Wagner, Karla D. 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
We quantified prevalence of fentanyl in street methamphetamine and cocaine, stratified by crystalline texture, analyzing samples sent voluntarily to a public mail-in drug checking service (May 2021-June 2023).
Constatations/points à retenir
Fentanyl was detected primarily in powder forms of methamphetamine and cocaine. Recommended interventions include expanding community-based drug checking, naloxone and fentanyl test strip distribution for stimulant users, and supervised drug consumption sites. New strategies to dampen variability in street drug composition are needed to reduce inadvertent fentanyl exposure.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
718 lab-confirmed samples of methamphetamine (64%) and cocaine (36%).
Mots clés
Illegal drugs
Drug checking
Stimulants
