Drug checking services: barriers and facilitators to implementation by U.S. syringe services programs

Key Points

• To identify the barriers and facilitators associated with implementing drug checking services in syringe services programs in the U.S.
• Analysis of cost and organizational barriers
• Exploration of partnerships with well-resourced partners
• Investigation of supportive laws and law enforcement collaboration
• Identified significant cost and organizational obstacles
• Highlighted the need for legal support and law enforcement buy-in
• Proposed collaboration as a key facilitator for implementation