The protective effect of trusted dealers against opioid overdose in the U.S.

The International Journal on Drug Policy
Jennifer CarrollTraci C Green

Abstract

Opioid overdose has become the leading cause of death among adults between 25 and 54 years old in the U.S. The purpose of this study is to explore the social and relational factors that shape the current opioid overdose epidemic. Between January 2016 and February 2017, adults in Providence, Rhode Island, who use opioids were recruited to complete structured survey and semi-structured interview about the social context of their substance use. A total of 92 individuals completed a survey and an interview. Of those, 51 individuals (68.6% male, 49.0% white) discussed their relationships with drug suppliers in their interview and were included in this sub-study. Many of these participants indicated that long-term relationships with trusted dealers represent a key strategy for reducing the risk of substance use-related harm due to suppliers' alleged adoption of consumer protection strategies (e.g. refusing to sell fentanyl) and quality assurance measures (e.g. testing batches of drugs for fentanyl prior to sale). Interpersonal relationships between individuals who use drugs and their suppliers strongly influence the risk and protective factors experienced by people who use drugs in today's opioid overdose epidemic. Evidence-based pre...Continue Reading

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Jul 12, 2020·The Journal of Rural Health : Official Journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association·Bayla OstrachNickolas Zaller
May 10, 2020·Harm Reduction Journal·Gillian Kolla, Carol Strike
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Oct 14, 2020·The International Journal on Drug Policy·Grant A VictorChristopher Flaherty
Jun 14, 2021·International Journal of Prisoner Health·Megan ReedStephen Lankenau
Aug 16, 2021·The International Journal on Drug Policy·Jennifer J CarrollJesse Bennett

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