Manuals, Protocols, and Technical Briefs​​​​ 

• Standard Operating Protocol for StreetCheck Massachusetts Drug Supply Data Stream (MADDS)

  This SOP was developed by the MADDS Team to help with navigating the StreetCheck portal and collector.​

• Standard Operating Protocol for Scanning Analysis of Discarded Drug Packaging Detritus 

  This SOP was developed by the MADDS Team to provide guidance on scanning analysis and data entry.

• Job Aids for FTIR Analysis

  These job aids were developed by the MADDS Team to help drug checking technicians perform FTIR analysis.​

• Reference Guide to StreetCheck Data

  This guide was developed by the MADDS Team to help with navigating the StreetCheck collector and data entry.

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Technical Training Videos

• Xylazine Deep Dive (56:43) 

  This video discusses tools and tips for identifying xylazine with OPUS on the FTIR.

• Processes, Instrument Overview, & Sample Accounting (1:10:33)

  This video describes the MADDS team process for setting up sites and an overview of the FTIR, GCMS and FTS instruments.​

• Introduction to Sample Analysis (1:29:54)

  This video provides an introduction to analyzing samples that have been scanned on the FTIR.

• Inositol Demo (10:27)

  This video is an example of setting up the FTIR, scanning a sample and conducting analysis with the OPUS software.​

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Helpful Tools for Talking with Program Participants & Learning About the Drug Supply​​

• Drug Checking Sample Reference Card

  This card is a resource to help you determine in the field if a sample is eligible to be submitted for drug checking. Contact us for an editable version if you want to brand it for your own program.

• The Cut

  The Cut is a plain-language summary of community drug checking alerts and other information for the community. 

• British Columbia Centre on Substance Use Drug Checking Project: Fentanyl Resources

  • Fentanyl Quantification and Messaging

  • Fentanyl Quantification Procedures ​

• FTIR Component Designation Guidelines

  This guide was developed for SC users to reference when conducting FTIR analysis.​

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Thinking about Starting a Drug Checking Program?​​

• Onsite Drug Checking Technology Purchase and Partnership Considerations

  This document is intended to equip community-based organizations to make informed decisions about partnering with a for-profit drug checking venture or purchasing an onsite drug checking technology.

• Implementing Community Drug Checking in the United States: Considerations for Early-On, Evolving,
  and Advancing Programs

  This document is intended to advance the discussion of community drug checking at each stage of implementation. 

• Trans European Drug Information (TEDI) Guidelines: Drug Checking Methodology

  This document is a technical guide that provides information about drug checking techniques for those who are considering starting a drug checking program.

• National Council for Mental Health Wellbeing: Enhancing Harm Reduction Services in Health Departments, Fentanyl Test Strips and Other Drug Checking Equipment

  This document gives an overview of how harm reduction methods such as FTS and drug checking can be implemented within health departments. 

• If you are a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant recipient, you can receive free TA on drug checking with our team through the Technical Assistance Center online hub

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