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UV Stabilizer BTMPS in the Illicit Fentanyl Supply in 9 US Locations

February 5, 2025
Author(s)
Chelsea Shover, Morgan Godvin, Meghan Appley, Elise Pyfrom, Fernando Montero Castrillo, Karli Hochstatter, Neil Garg, Adam Koncsol, Joseph Friedman, Caitlin Molina, Ruby Romero, Brendan Harshberger, Jordan Spoliansky, Candace Winstead, Edward Sisco
Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate (BTMPS) belongs to a class of molecules called hindered amine light stabilizers that are used in plastics manufacturing and as adhesives or sealants.1 BTMPS has not been studied in humans or approved for human

Wound Causing Agents in the Illicit Drug Supply: Evidence from a Statewide Drug Checking Program

December 5, 2024
Author(s)
Emily Martin, Kristin Schneider, Edward Sisco, Meghan Appley, Margaret Rybak, Rae Elkasabany, Susan Sherman
Objectives To examine the prevalence of wound causing agents (xylazine, levamisole, medetomidine) in Maryland's illicit drug supply and co-occurrence with other substances. Methods Using data from Maryland's statewide drug checking program, Rapid Analysis

Rapid Analysis of Drugs: A Tool to Detect Drug Overdose Spikes, Build Trust Among People Using Drugs and Reduce Overdoses - Maryland, November 2021 - August 2022

April 28, 2023
Author(s)
Erin Russell, Edward Sisco, Allison Thomson, Jasmine Lopes, Dana Heilman, Margaret Rybak, Malik Burnett, Meghan Appley, Matthew Gladden
Maryland overdose deaths increased 16%, to a record high of 2,912 deaths during the 12-month period from July 2020 to June 2021. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl and/or fentanyl analogs* contributed to 84% of these overdose deaths.† Timely public health