Table 3 Reasons endorsed for fentanyl preference among 506 people who use drugs in Rhode Island
From: Correlates of fentanyl preference among people who use drugs in Rhode Island
Characteristic | n | %† |
|---|---|---|
Reason* | ||
Stronger or better high | 61 | 80.3 |
Faster onset of high | 31 | 40.8 |
Dope sick or experiencing withdrawal symptoms | 26 | 34.2 |
It is what I am used to using | 24 | 31.6 |
Cheaper than other opioids | 18 | 23.7 |
That’s all my dealer was selling | 13 | 17.1 |
Easier to prepare than other drugs | 5 | 6.6 |
Other | 5 | 6.6 |
Curious about the effect of fentanyl | 4 | 5.3 |