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S3 E4: Emerging Trends in Overdose Mortality Against the Backdrop of Growing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Co-Use: Implications for Public Health
S3 E4: Emerging Trends in Overdose Mortality Against the Backdrop of Growing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Co-Use: Implications for Public Health
S3 E4: Emerging Trends in Overdose Mortality Against the Backdrop of Growing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Co-Use: Implications for Public Health
Friday 15th September 2023
Dr. Jon Zibbell explores the rising trend of fentanyl and methamphetamine co-use and its public health implications at the 2023 Addiction Medicine Conference.
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Get the buttons here!The Shifting Sands of Substance Use: Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trends
Episode Overview
- Dr. Zibbell provided a detailed overview of emerging drug trends and their implications for public health
- The presentation explored the shifting waves of the epidemic, from prescription opioids to heroin and fentanyl
- Insights into the correlation between drug seizures and overdose deaths highlighted the critical role of supply in driving consumption-related harm
- The impact of fentanyl on stimulant deaths and the emergence of novel psychoactive substances were key focal points
- Dr. Zibbell advocated for community-based drug checking and expanded testing as proactive public health measures
I just want to put a charge out for community-based drug checking is what we're calling it. So we work with the street drug analysis lab. We're doing point of use fentanyl test strips. And so I think thinking about how do we respond to this as a supply side issue, public health, not law enforcement supply side, public health.
What happens when two of the most dangerous drugs on the streets start showing up together more frequently? In this eye-opening episode from the 2023 Addiction Medicine Conference in Asheville, North Carolina, Dr. Jon Zibbell, a senior scientist at RTI International, tackles this very question. He dives into the rising trend of fentanyl and methamphetamine co-use and what it means for public health. Dr.
Zibbell's presentation offers a deep dive into the changing landscape of substance use, shedding light on how these evolving drug patterns are impacting communities across the nation. From the shift from prescription opioids to heroin and now fentanyl, he explains the dynamic nature of this crisis and its devastating effects. His insights into drug seizures and overdose deaths reveal a critical connection between drug supply and consumption-related harms.
The episode also touches on the rise of novel psychoactive substances like xylosine and their public health implications. Dr. Zibbell makes a compelling case for community-based drug checking and expanded testing as essential strategies to combat these emerging trends. Whether you're a healthcare professional or someone keen to understand the complexities of addiction, this episode is packed with valuable information and real-world insights.