Drug injection fades as smoking grows more common, marking sea change in U.S. fentanyl epidemic - Takeaways - MDSpire

Drug injection fades as smoking grows more common, marking sea change in U.S. fentanyl epidemic

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The U.S. has seen a significant shift from injecting opioids to smoking them, particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Harm reduction workers advocate for smoking as a safer alternative, reducing risks of infections and overdose.
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The rise in smoking is linked to the dominance of fentanyl and the dangers associated with injecting, such as severe skin wounds.
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Research indicates that smoking drugs may reduce overdose risk by up to 30% compared to injecting.
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Public health strategies have lagged behind user preferences, with some resistance to distributing smoking supplies.

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