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  • Syringe services programs (SSPs) are vital for preventing disease spread and overdose deaths.
  • Advanced drug checking services (DCS) identify dangerous substances in illicit drug supplies.
  • DCS enhance knowledge of drug markets and aid in monitoring supply trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify barriers and facilitators for implementing advanced drug checking services (DCS) at SSPs.
  • To understand factors influencing the adoption of advanced DCS across the United States.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted semi-structured interviews with 23 SSP representatives nationwide.
  • Utilized purposive sampling for diverse program perspectives (region, type, legal status).
  • Employed deductive analysis and the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.

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  • Eight SSPs offered advanced DCS, mostly through external collaborations for equipment, analysis, and results.
  • Partnerships with labs for mail-based services were utilized by five SSPs.
  • Key barriers included machine costs and limited organizational capacity; supportive laws and law enforcement buy-in were facilitators.

Conclusions:

  • Collaboration with well-resourced partners can overcome cost and organizational barriers for advanced DCS.
  • Supportive legislation and law enforcement engagement are prerequisites for advanced DCS implementation.
  • Further research into partnerships and implementation strategies can guide SSPs in offering advanced DCS.