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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Harm Reduction
  • Forensic Science

Background:

  • The unregulated drug supply, especially opioids, is increasingly toxic and unpredictable.
  • Drug checking services provide real-time information to people who use drugs and their support networks.
  • Selecting appropriate drug checking technology for community settings is challenging due to limited regulatory oversight.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assist organizations in choosing suitable drug checking technologies.
  • To provide guidance for making informed purchasing decisions regarding drug checking equipment.
  • To address the lack of drug checking and technical expertise among harm reduction organizations.

Main Methods:

  • Compilation of a comprehensive list of questions for drug checking technology vendors.
  • Leveraging expertise from Toronto's Drug Checking Service, operational since 2018.
  • Focus on equipping organizations with the necessary knowledge for technology assessment.

Main Results:

  • A curated list of questions designed to evaluate drug checking technologies.
  • Empowerment of organizations to make informed decisions based on community needs.
  • Sharing practical insights from an established drug checking service.

Conclusions:

  • Informed technology selection is crucial for effective community-based drug checking.
  • Standardized questions can aid organizations in navigating the complexities of drug checking technology acquisition.
  • Toronto's Drug Checking Service offers valuable expertise to the broader harm reduction community.