Exposures to synthetic cathinones, fentanyl, and xylazine among nightclub attendees in New York City, 2024.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Use of party drugs is common among nightclub attendees, but more information is needed regarding both intentional use and unknown exposure to synthetic cathinones, fentanyl, and xylazine in this high-risk population.

Methods

Throughout 2024, participants attending nightclubs in New York City were surveyed and had their saliva analyzed for drug exposure using targeted and untargeted analysis (n = 1024). We calculated the prevalence of synthetic cathinone, fentanyl, and xylazine exposure overall and in relation to demographic and drug use characteristics.

Results

11 (1.1 %) tested positive for one or more synthetic cathinones, 1.5 % (n = 15) tested positive for fentanyl or its precursor (4-ANPP), and 4 (0.4 %) tested positive for xylazine. All but one exposur

SUBMITTER: Palamar JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12313273 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature