A study recently published in the International Journal of Drug Policy identified factors associated with syringe reuse among people who inject drugs in rural Kentucky. Participants completed interviewer-administered questionnaires on syringe reuse and demographic, behavioral, and service access characteristics. The results showed that the average age of the sample was 35, and 59.7% were male. Most participants reused syringes at least once in the past 30 days, using each syringe for a median of three times. Reuse was higher among those who were older and reported a higher street price for syringes. Syringe reuse was lower among people within walking distance of a syringe service program. Read the study here.

The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE) recently published a Sentinel Snapshot with results related to qualitative and quantitative testing of samples seized from the US Southwest border. The report provides information on the identification of precursors, intermediates, and by-products identified in tablets and powders containing fentanyl. Read the report here.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime recently published its 2024 World Drug Report. The report comprises four booklets on Drug Market Patterns and Trends, Contemporary Issues on Drugs, Special Points of Interest, and Key Findings and Conclusions. Read the report here.

Earlier this week, Drug and Alcohol Review published a call for papers on the emergence and impact of novel synthetic opioids and how to reduce associated harms. The 1–2-page expression of interest for a paper in the Special Issue is Monday, August 5, 2024. For more information click here.

The webinar will cover the latest drug trends from CFSRE's NPS Discovery program, highlighting recent changes among NPS subclasses. Attendees will also learn how collaborations between forensic labs and public health departments can help them stay ahead of evolving drug markets.

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