Original research
by
Collins, Alexandra B. et al
Release Date
2023
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
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).
Findings/Key points
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.
Design/methods
125 samples including used paraphernalia (e.g., cookers), refuse (e.g., baggies), and product.
Keywords
Drug checking
Illegal drugs
