New sedative in street drugs

A new street drug is emerging in the United States just as overdoses fell slightly in S.F. a new powerful animal sedative has made its way into America s illicit drug supply and is causing

A new and dangerous street drug is emerging in the US. It s called xylazine, though it s better known by its street name, tranq . It s a non-opioid sedative used in veterinary medicine

CNN A new and dangerous street drug is emerging in the US. It s called xylazine, though it s better known by its street name, tranq . It s a non-opioid sedative used in veterinary medicine

Philadelphia health officials sound alarm about new street drug known as rhino tranq PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A new and potent sedative has been found mixed in with the illicit drug supply in

Gangs mix another potent sedative into U.S. street drugs causing 'mass overdoses' National Xylazine, a deadly new street drug, caught the U.S.

Xylazine, an animal sedative, known by the street name 'tranq', is adding a new and horrific twist to the opioid crisis that has swept the

Animal tranquilizer xylazine is making street drugs even more dangerous : Shots - Health News The sedative xylazine is starting to permeate illegal opioids and cocaine. It does not respond to

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Clinical Relevance: Be on the lookout for use of xylazine, a new animal sedative often used in conjunction with opioids. Xylazine is a fast-spreading, deadly new street drug often cut into other drugs or used used to extend the effects of fentanyl and mimic the high of heroin. The drug can cause sedative-like symptoms and severe skin rot.