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A systematized review of drug-checking and related considerations for implementation as a harm reduction intervention (2023)
Auteur(s) :
GIULINI, F. ;
KEENAN, E. ;
KILLEEN, N. ;
IVERS, J. H.
Année
2023
Page(s) :
85-93
Sous-type de document :
Revue de la littérature / Literature review
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Thésaurus mots-clés
REDUCTION DES RISQUES ET DES DOMMAGES
;
TEST
;
PRODUIT ILLICITE
;
BENEFICE
;
POLITIQUE
;
RECOMMANDATION
;
METHODE
;
INTERVENTION
Résumé :
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 (HR) strategy. A systematized review of the literature regarding drug checking (DC) methods and testing locations, advantages and disadvantages, and legal frameworks with an emphasis on HR was conducted referencing PRISMA guidelines. The primary search of PsychInfo, PubMed, Medline, CINHAL, CORE, and Web of Science was conducted between the 4(th) and 10(th) of September 2020, and 51 literature pieces were included in the final article. Most of the literature focuses on the benefits of currently available DCS. The services identified varied significantly in terms of testing methods, location of operation, primary goal, and the surrounding legal framework. The results suggest using multiple DC methods to be most beneficial. Further, DCS and the personalized interventions they provide can positively influence behavior change, minimize harm, and reduce mortality. DCS are a viable public health intervention that requires cross-sector support beyond the legal frameworks and testing methods. Services will need to be tailored to meet the needs of their chosen setting, local drug market, and target audience.
Affiliation :
Department of Public Health & Primary Care, Institute of Population Health, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland
National Office of Social Inclusion, Health Service Executive, Dublin 20, Ireland
National Office of Social Inclusion, Health Service Executive, Dublin 20, Ireland
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