Exposure to fentanyl-contaminated heroin and overdose risk among illicit opioid users in Rhode Island: A mixed methods study.

Background: Illicit fentanyl use has become wide spread in the US, causing high rates of overdose deaths among people who use drugs. This study describes patterns and perceptions of fentanyl exposure among opioid users in Rhode Island.Methods: A mixed methods study was conducted via questionnaire wi...

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Published in:International Journal of Drug Policy Vol. 46; pp. 136 - 146
Main Authors: Carroll, Jennifer J., Marshall, Brandon D.L., Rich, Josiah D., Green, Traci C.
Format: research Journal Article
Published: Elsevier B.V. Aug2017
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