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Use and knowledge of novel synthetic opioids: An Italian survey.

Authors :
Stigliano, Gianfranco
Miuli, Andrea
Vizziello, Alessandra
Altomare, Arianna Ida
Lalli, Aliseo
Alessi, Maria Chiara
Sociali, Antonella
Rucco, Annarita
Vannini, Chiara
Martinotti, Giovanni
di Giannantonio, Massimo
Source :
Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse. Oct-Dec2022, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p1338-1348. 11p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The recreational use of novel synthetic opioids (NSOs) is increasing, especially among the youngest part of the population. We conducted a naturalistic observational survey. The main outcome was to assess the use and the knowledge of NSOs among the youngest population in Italy. A sociodemographic questionnaire was also administrated. Nine hundred twenty questionnaires were completed. Fentanyl was the most used NSO (1.63% of the subjects). In all, 14.3% of the sample revealed awareness of NSOs. Although the diffusion in Italy is small, the large knowledge of NSOs requires future monitoring of this phenomenon. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15332640
Volume :
21
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160050365
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/15332640.2020.1852143