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B-319 Evaluation of A Test Strip for Rapid Detection of Fentanyl [PDF]

Clinical Chemistry
Abstract Background Rapid detection of fentanyl or fentanyl analogues in samples from patients who knowingly or unknowingly use analgesia or street drugs can help save lives. In doctor’s offices or in the hands of first responders, point-of-care devices are needed to detect fentanyl. We have evaluated
Lu Song, Wanlin Yu, Т. Г. Соболевский, Erwin Cue, K. H. Brian Lam, Elizabeth D. Ahrens, Imir G. Metushi, Jianyu Rao   +7 more
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Alabama community pharmacists’ knowledge and perceptions regarding fentanyl test strips: A cross-sectional survey [PDF]

Journal of the American Pharmacists Association
Fentanyl test strips (FTS) are used to detect the presence of fentanyl in other substances, but Alabama pharmacists' opinions regarding FTS provision are unknown.The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and perceptions of Alabama pharmacists regarding FTS and factors influencing pharmacists' FTS provision intentions across community ...
Shannon Woods, Erin Blythe, Giovanna Valle-Ramos, Jessica Richardson, Karen Pham, Kavon Diggs, Klaudia Harris, Yi Zhao, Lindsey Hohmann   +8 more
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Analytical performance and visual evaluation of test strips for fentanyl. [PDF]

Abstract Background Testing street drugs for the presence of active drugs and drugs used as adulterants such as fentanyl can provide the user some confidence as to the safety of their pills. As such, disposable testing strips have become available through multiple vendors as a tool set to combat adulterants.
Alan H.B. Wu, Chui Mei Ong, Melissa Alamillo, Steven Farias, Luana Barbosa   +4 more
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Fentanyl test strip distribution acceptability and use among substance‐related emergency department visits [PDF]

Academic Emergency Medicine
Allison Kannam, Allison Cowett, Kelsea Caruso, K.N.T. Lau, Katherine Allen, Patrick M. Lank, Danielle M. McCarthy, Howard S. Kim   +7 more
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Fentanyl Test Strip Use and Overdose History among Individuals on Medication for Opioid Use Disorder [PDF]

Austin Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, 2021
Background: The number of deaths from drug overdose in the United States has more than doubled in the past decade. In particular, drug overdose deaths involving fentanyl have doubled every year since 2013. Rapid fentanyl test strips (FTS) are a useful strategy for detecting traces of fentanyl in substances and have received overwhelming support from ...
Mistler CB, Rosen AO, William H. Eger, Copenhaver MM, Roman Shrestha   +4 more
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Usability Testing of Five Fentanyl Test Strip Brands in Real-World Settings [PDF]

Substance Use & Misuse
Fentanyl test strips (FTS) are a forensic tool designed for laboratory testing of urine samples. They have been adapted into a point-of-consumption drug-checking tool to detect illegally manufactured fentanyl in local drug supply. This creates unknown usability challenges for people who use drugs (PWUD). To assess ease of use in real-world settings, we
Janet E. Childerhose, J. Myers, Megan E. Dzurec, Caroline Gault, Marya Lieberman, Sarah G. Stenger, Fabienne Münch, Kaleigh Niles, Soledad Fernández   +8 more
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Prevalence and correlates of fentanyl test strip use among people who use drugs in Rhode Island [PDF]

Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Illicitly manufactured fentanyl accounts for a majority of overdose fatalities in the US. Research has demonstrated that fentanyl test strips (FTS) help people who use drugs (PWUD) avoid unintended exposure to fentanyl and overdose. This study assesses characteristics associated with FTS use among PWUD in Rhode Island.
Jacqueline E. Goldman, Carolyn J. Park, Julia Trombley, Ju Nyeong Park, Jane A. Buxton, Scott E. Hadland, Alexandria Macmadu, Brandon D. L. Marshall   +7 more
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Reducing the Risk of Fentanyl Related Overdose in Medication Assisted Treatment Programs Based on Principles of Motivational Interviewing [PDF]

, 2022
Background: The increase in fentanyl exposure by individuals who use illicit drugs has risen causing a significant increase in the number of overdoses and overdose-related deaths.
Betsold, Chelsea, Snow, Anna B
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Stigma as a fundamental hindrance to the United States opioid overdose crisis response. [PDF]

, 2019
Alexander Tsai and co-authors discuss the role of stigma in responses to the US opioid ...
Barnett, Michael L, Beletsky, Leo, Keyes, Katherine M, Kiang, Mathew V, McGinty, Emma E, Smith, Laramie R, Strathdee, Steffanie A, Tsai, Alexander C, Venkataramani, Atheendar S, Wakeman, Sarah E   +9 more
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Perceptions of fentanyl among African Americans who misuse opioids: implications for risk reduction

Harm Reduction Journal, 2023
Background Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is 50 times more powerful than heroin and has become ubiquitous in the illicit drug supply in the USA.
Khary K. Rigg, Ethan S. Kusiak
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