Commentary
par
Holland, Adam et al
Date de publication
2024
Géographie
UK
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
Constatations/points à retenir
The author discusses the emergence of nitazines in the European drug supply, their high potency as a synthetic opioid and that they are causing a concerning rise in UK deaths. It is suggested that funding be increased for harm reduction, but difficulty overcoming stigma makes this a challenge.
Mots clés
Advocacy
Barriers and enablers
Harm reduction
Illegal drugs
Opioids
Overdose
Stigma