Drug use practices and wound care experiences in the age of xylazine adulteration
People with self-identified xylazine wounds were more likely to engage in subcutaneous injection and faced several barriers seeking medical wound treatment. Programs serving people exposed to xylazine should work to support safer injection practices, including alternatives to injecting and improving access to high-quality, effective wound care. Further study is warranted to understand the causes, promoters, and prevention of xylazine-related wounds.
Authors
- Michael D. Stein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2466-5192)
- Cristina Murray‐Krezan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5488-1080)
- Raagini Jawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6420-5385)
- Stephen Murray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8390-2549)
- Alexander Yale Walley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8158-4882)
- Yihao Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4110-4175)
- Jane M. Liebschutz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3492-1521)
- Sarah Mackin
- Gary McMurtrie
- Kenny Washington
- Samia Ismail
- Pedro Álvarez
- Jaime Dillon
- Margaret Shang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0421-1134)
Institutions
- Boston University (US)
- Boston Medical Center (US)
- Boston Public Health Commission (US)
- University of Pittsburgh (US)
- Tapestry Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Drug and Alcohol Dependence
- Published
- 2024-08-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.112390
- Citations
- 28
- Primary Topic
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 17.87
Funders
- National Institute of Development Administration
- National Institute on Drug Abuse