Wildcat Will Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 The practice of “drug-checking” — essentially, testing illicit drugs to see if they contain unknown toxins — has remained controversial even as the crisis of fentanyl deaths has attracted national attention. And while some states have moved to broaden access to drug-checking tools, others, including Texas and Florida, have maintained a hardline stance, arguing that they only serve to facilitate drug use. Advocates argue the continued bans on fentanyl test strips, in particular, have only worsened the crisis and further marginalized drug users. Bills to legalize fentanyl test strips, and other similar programs like syringe exchange services that aim to minimize harm for those addicted to drugs, have been filed in the past, but were mostly authored by Democrats and had little chance of becoming law in a Republican-dominated Legislature. Many tough-on-crime Republicans have opposed such measures, concerned that they enable drug use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 29 minutes ago, Wildcat Will said: The practice of “drug-checking” — essentially, testing illicit drugs to see if they contain unknown toxins — has remained controversial even as the crisis of fentanyl deaths has attracted national attention. And while some states have moved to broaden access to drug-checking tools, others, including Texas and Florida, have maintained a hardline stance, arguing that they only serve to facilitate drug use. Advocates argue the continued bans on fentanyl test strips, in particular, have only worsened the crisis and further marginalized drug users. Bills to legalize fentanyl test strips, and other similar programs like syringe exchange services that aim to minimize harm for those addicted to drugs, have been filed in the past, but were mostly authored by Democrats and had little chance of becoming law in a Republican-dominated Legislature. Many tough-on-crime Republicans have opposed such measures, concerned that they enable drug use. seems like a reasonable response to allow poison test strips...🤷♂️ does this mean they are "not legal" in those states and may soon be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Will Posted March 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 4 hours ago, Troll said: seems like a reasonable response to allow poison test strips...🤷♂️ does this mean they are "not legal" in those states and may soon be? They are considered drug paraphernalia. The system at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 13 hours ago, Wildcat Will said: They are considered drug paraphernalia. The system at work. as stated here, that's poor policy... and I would agree with you on this. 🤷♂️ PS: assuming they are not used in "production" etc., not real familiar with the topic... BTW: referring to "poison test strips" here, not so sure about needle handouts etc. as that might seem to encourage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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