Fentanyl: Emerging Threats and Harm Reduction Strategies-Fentanyl Emerging Threats and Harm Reduction Strategies for

Fentanyl Emerging Threats and Harm Reduction Strategies for

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Derrick Glynn discusses the impact of fentanyl on the opioid epidemic, emphasizing harm reduction strategies for substance use disorder. He highlights the significant rise in overdose deaths due to fentanyl and other opioids. Glynn details the different waves of opioid overdose deaths, with fentanyl being a major contributor. He warns about the dangers of illicitly manufactured fentanyl, especially its combination with xylazine, a veterinary drug that enhances fentanyl's effects. Glynn stresses the importance of harm reduction approaches, including access to naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and medication for opioid use disorder. He advocates for prescriber education, monitoring programs, and the need to combat stigma around substance use disorders. Glynn concludes by addressing various ways to reduce harm, prevent overdoses, and promote safety in the face of the fentanyl crisis.

Keywords

fentanyl

opioid epidemic

harm reduction

overdose deaths

substance use disorder

naloxone