Drug Trends: Fentanyl-Laced Drugs

• In Event: Substance-Use and Mental Health

Abstract

The issue of illegal drugs such as marijuana on a federal level is not a new concept here in the United States; however, what has become an increasing trend is the use of fentanyl laced drugs such as marijuana. Statistics show that the prevalence of fentanyl-laced drugs is becoming a problem which can have life-threatening results such as a fentanyl-overdose leading to death. This presentation conducts a qualitative study assessing perceptions of fentanyl-laced drugs among young adults.

Authors

• Gloria Okere, Texas Southern University

• LaSheria Nance-Bush, Texas Southern University