Fentanyl and Drug Checking for Harm Reduction (Opioid Treatment Ecosystem)
Video Overview & Insights
Drug checking can be done in a myriad of ways by several types of agencies or groups to decrease harm and risk associated with using substances. In a harm reduction framework, it is vital that individuals live long enough to make "any positive change" toward recovery. Checking drugs is utilized as a way to prevent harm, overdose, and death. With the rise of Fentanyl and other even more deadly analogs in the illicit drug supply, it is increasingly important that individuals in active use have access to drug checking materials. Maya Doe-Simkins discusses various types, costs, and benefits of drug checking equipment. She discusses how these tools may be useful for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder and the agencies that care for this population.
Street bought marujuana has been known to have various lacing without the buyer knowing I know of people dying from fentanyl laced marijuana. Its only safe from the dispensary. Like the safe use centers it's the only way to keep the drugs happy.
Maya Doe-Simkins, is the Co-Founder of Harm Reduction Michigan, Harm Reduction Consultant, and Overdose Researcher.
This webinar is presented as part of the Opioid Treatment Ecosystem Community of Practice Lunch & Learn series, made possible by the generous support of the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
Very informative and useful presentation; thank you for making this available!