A cross-sectional analysis of fentanyl analog exposures among living patients

Conclusion: Fentanyl analog exposure is common in patients with positive urine screens for fentanyl or opiates. Screening living patient samples for synthetic opioids has future toxicosurveillance implications and these data underscore the increased risks from illicit opioid use.PMID:33798014 | DOI:10.1080/00952990.2021.1891420

Source: The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse - April 2, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Neeraj Chhabra Lum Rizvanolli Arkady Rasin Granger Marsden Keiki Hinami Steven E Aks Source Type: research