The fentanyls: a 'future threat' for Australia?
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| Title: | The fentanyls: a 'future threat' for Australia? |
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| Authors: | Scamvougeras, Anton (AUTHOR), Greene, Shaun L (AUTHOR), Norman, Amanda (AUTHOR), Bonomo, Yvonne (AUTHOR), Castle, David J (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Australasian Psychiatry. Oct2020, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p545-547. 3p. |
| Subjects: | Harm reduction, Pharmaceutical policy, Threats, Methamphetamine, Public health |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | <bold>Objective: </bold>The fentanyls have emerged as a significant public health threat in North America but much less so in Australia. We sought to identify reasons for this discrepancy and highlight harm reduction approaches that may mitigate a future Australian fentanyl epidemic.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>Differences in drug use 'culture' and a supply of cheap high-quality methamphetamine in Australia may be reasons for the observed difference in fentanyl-related harm. More worryingly, it is possible that Australia is following North American trends and that the fentanyl epidemic is still to come. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10398562 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1039856220917074 |
