Is fentanyl in everything? Examining the unexpected occurrence of illicit opioids in British Columbia’s drug supply
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Issue Date
2025-03-10
Editor
Authors
Wallace, Bruce
Shkolnikov, Irene
Kielty, Collin
Robinson, Derek
Gozdzialski, Lea
Joshua, Jai
Margolese, Ava
Gonzalez-Nieto, Pablo
Saatchi, Armin
Abruzzi, Lucas R.
Subject
Abstract
Illicit opioids, including fentanyl, are linked to unprecedented levels of overdose in Canada and elsewhere. The risks associated with illicit opioids can include high potency, unpredictable concentration and the unexpected presence in other drugs. Within this context, we examine drug checking data to better understand the presence of illicit opioids such as fentanyl in other drugs and possible ways to interpret these results.
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This article was published as: Wallace, B., Shkolnikov, I., Kielty, C., Robinson, D., Gozdzialski, L., Joshua, J., Margolese, A., Gonzalez-Nieto, P., Saatchi, A., Abruzzi, L., Zarkovic, T., Gill, C., & Hore, D. (2025). Is fentanyl in everything? Examining the unexpected occurrence of illicit opioids in British Columbia’s drug supply. Harm Reduction Journal, 22, Article 28. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-025-01189-w