JOURNAL ARTICLE

How Conservatives Are Changing Their Mind on Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 3 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kohli, Anisha 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the recent trend of states legalizing fentanyl test strips as a harm reduction strategy amid rising fentanyl overdose deaths in the U.S. Proponents argue that these strips, which allow users to test drugs for fentanyl, are essential for public health and have gained bipartisan support, although some conservative lawmakers remain opposed. The strips are considered a low-cost and effective tool, with studies indicating that 70% of users who discover fentanyl in their drugs will change their consumption habits. Despite initial resistance, several states, including Texas and Florida, are moving towards decriminalizing these test strips in response to the opioid crisis. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/05, p3
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:163546588
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