An implementation science study of a campus-based drug checking service at a Canadian university
This study contributes valuable insights regarding drug checking in post-secondary settings. These contributions are discussed in the context of young adult health and post-secondary environments, demonstrating how post-secondary institutions might help to overcome challenges in the implementation and delivery of campus drug checking services. The sustainability of such services requires supportive policies, enhanced accessibility, and related evaluations.
Authors
- Nelly D. Oelke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1666-5360)
- Melissa Feddersen
- Lauren Airth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5906-1228)
- Bruce Wallace (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0360-7302)
- Lucas Standing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0867-1709)
- Lianping Ti
- Mary Clare Kennedy
- Jennifer Matthews
- Antoine Marcheterre
Institutions
- Interior Health (CA)
- University of British Columbia (CA)
- University of Victoria (CA)
- Capital Regional District (CA)
- Kelowna General Hospital (CA)
- British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (CA)
- University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus (CA)
- Okanagan University College (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-09-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332899
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35