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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Harm Reduction

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  • The ongoing illicit drug overdose crisis, exacerbated by fentanyl and the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitates innovative harm reduction strategies.
  • Unpredictable drug supplies and unprecedented overdose rates demand advanced solutions for community safety.
  • Portable drug-checking technologies are emerging as critical tools in overdose prevention efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a multi-technology drug-checking platform piloted in community settings.
  • To explore the advantages and challenges of employing diverse chemical analytical methods for drug analysis.
  • To examine various service models and their impact on harm reduction worker-user interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a suite of chemical analytical methods including infrared absorption, Raman scattering, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, and antibody-based test strips.
  • Implemented a multi-technology platform for real-time drug analysis in community settings.
  • Developed a data analysis and visualization platform to unify and deepen result interpretation.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated the feasibility of using multiple analytical techniques for comprehensive drug sample analysis.
  • Highlighted the practical implementation of various service models within a research setting.
  • Identified challenges in data interpretation and communicating results to diverse audiences.

Conclusions:

  • Multi-technology drug checking platforms can provide real-time harm reduction in community settings.
  • Effective service models and clear communication are crucial for successful implementation and user engagement.
  • Further research is needed to optimize drug-checking technologies and address interpretation challenges in the context of the overdose crisis.