Commentary
by
Holland, Adam et al
Release Date
2024
Geography
UK
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Findings/Key points
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.
Keywords
Advocacy
Barriers and enablers
Harm reduction
Illegal drugs
Opioids
Overdose
Stigma