#polysubstance use

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www.bostonherald.com
2 months ago
Health

Fourth wave' of opioid epidemic crashes ashore, propelled by fentanyl and meth

The U.S. faces the fourth wave of the opioid epidemic with increasing polysubstance use, particularly combining fentanyl with methamphetamine or cocaine.
Polysubstance use, particularly with fentanyl and methamphetamine, poses a significant challenge in addressing the nation's drug problem. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Medicine

A Monster': Super Meth and Other Drugs Push Crisis Beyond Opioids

Increasing numbers of individuals addicted to opioids are also using other illicit substances, making treatment more challenging.
The practice of polysubstance use, or using multiple illicit substances, is growing rapidly and complicating efforts to combat drug addiction. [ more ]
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