Trusting the source: The potential role of drug dealers in reducing drug-related harms via drug checking.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2019.01.035
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Drug checking technologies (DCTs) have been implemented as a response to the ongoing opioid overdose epidemic. We examined the level of trust people who use drugs (PWUD) have in their drug dealers as well… read more here.
Keywords: level trust; drug dealers; source; drug ... See more keywords
Results from a mobile drug checking pilot program using three technologies in Chicago, IL, USA.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108976
Abstract: BACKGROUND Opioid overdose deaths in the United States continue to rise, with the majority of deaths involving fentanyl. Drug checking has been used in Europe and Canada to assess adulteration of the illegal drug supply,… read more here.
Keywords: drug; pilot program; drug checking; three technologies ... See more keywords
A Systematized Review of Drug-checking and Related Considerations for Implementation as A Harm Reduction Intervention
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DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2022.2028203
Abstract: ABSTRACT Drug-checking services (DCS) provide people who use drugs (PWUD) the opportunity to have their substances tested before consumption. Though some suggest they may have adverse consequences, DCS have been introduced as a harm reduction… read more here.
Keywords: drug checking; drug; systematized review; harm reduction ... See more keywords
Emerging synthetic cannabinoids detected by a drug checking service in Toronto, Canada
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DOI: 10.1080/15563650.2022.2069575
Abstract: Abstract Background Toronto’s Drug Checking Service (DCS) provides people who use drugs with information on the chemical composition of their substances and conducts real-time monitoring of the unregulated drug supply. Presented are first known data… read more here.
Keywords: emerging synthetic; checking service; drug checking; drug ... See more keywords
Examining fentanyl and its analogues in the unregulated drug supply of British Columbia, Canada using drug checking technologies.
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DOI: 10.1111/dar.13580
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The emergence of fentanyl and its analogues have contributed to a drastic rise in overdose-related mortality in recent years. The objective of this study was to determine the number of drug checking samples containing… read more here.
Keywords: spectroscopy; fentanyl analogues; drug checking; checking technologies ... See more keywords
What About Drug Checking? Systematic Review and Netnographic Analysis of Social Media
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DOI: 10.2174/1570159x18666200413142632
Abstract: Drug checking services have been operating worldwide as a harm reduction tool in places like festivals and night clubs. A systematic review and netnographic analysis were conducted to explore the public’s perception of drug checking.… read more here.
Keywords: drug checking; netnographic analysis; review netnographic; drug ... See more keywords
Piloting the UK’s First Home-Office-Licensed Pharmacist-Led Drug Checking Service at a Community Substance Misuse Service
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DOI: 10.3390/bs10080121
Abstract: (1) Introduction: Drug-related deaths in the UK are at concerning high levels. The unknown content and purity of illicit substances can cause unpredictable adverse effects and thus a public health risk with no sign of… read more here.
Keywords: drug; home office; drug checking; service ... See more keywords
A Realist Review of How Community-Based Drug Checking Services Could Be Designed and Implemented to Promote Engagement of People Who Use Drugs
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191911960
Abstract: With rising numbers of drug-related deaths in the UK and globally, exploration of interventions that seek to reduce drug-related harm is essential. Drug checking services (DCS) allow people to submit drug samples for chemical analysis… read more here.
Keywords: people use; use drugs; drug checking; engagement ... See more keywords
Substance Use Stigma and Community Drug Checking: A Qualitative Study Examining Barriers and Possible Responses
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315978
Abstract: Background: Community drug checking is an emerging response to the overdose crisis. However, stigma has been identified as a potential barrier to service use that requires investigation. Methods: A qualitative study explored how best to… read more here.
Keywords: stigma; drug checking; substance use; use ... See more keywords
Handheld Raman Spectroscopy in the First UK Home Office Licensed Pharmacist-Led Community Drug Checking Service
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20064793
Abstract: Across the world, the interest in point-of-care drug checking as a harm-reduction intervention is growing. This is an attempt to improve intelligence about current drug trends and reduce drug-related morbidity and mortality. In the UK,… read more here.
Keywords: spectroscopy; checking service; community; drug checking ... See more keywords