Perspective
par
Friedman, J. & Ciccarone, D.
Date de publication
2025
Géographie
International
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
This paper discusses the unique risk profile of potent, synthetic illegal drugs being packaged as counterfeit pills (as opposed to powder) in the context of overdose crises like those seen in North America. Recommendations to mitigate the harm of these counterfeit pharmaceutical pills are presented.
Constatations/points à retenir
Recommendations include the expansion of educational and awareness campaigns, drug checking services to help consumers shift demand to safer products, increased monitoring in routine clinical scenarios and overdose death toxicology, and expanding medically managed safer alternatives to counterfeit pill use.
Mots clés
Illegal drugs
Diversion
Drug checking
Harm reduction
Overdose
Safer supply
Stigma
Substitution/OAT
