Xylazine awareness and attitudes among people who use drugs in Ohio, 2023–2024
This research found that many people who use drugs in Ohio are unaware of xylazine and its risks. An important finding of this study is that most individuals who had heard of xylazine did not want to use it and were concerned about knowing whether xylazine was in their drugs.
Authors
- Nichole L. Michaels (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2618-6440)
- Gary A. Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5838-8982)
- Saroj Bista (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4439-1723)
- Hannah L. Hays (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5643-829X)
- Ashley Short Mejia
Institutions
- Nationwide Children's Hospital (US)
- The Ohio State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Harm Reduction Journal
- Published
- 2024-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-024-01097-5
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.11
Funders
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
- Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital