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Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill in Wisconsin that decriminalizes the use of xylazine test strips, which are used to detect the presence of the dangerous drug xylazine. Xylazine, commonly known as "tranq," is used by veterinarians but has recently been combined with fentanyl to extend the duration of the high.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) visited La Crosse Tuesday, to sign a bill legalizing xylazine testing strips into law.
Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill in Wisconsin that decriminalizes the use of xylazine test strips, which are used to detect the presence of the dangerous drug xylazine. Xylazine, commonly known as "tranq," is used by veterinarians but has recently been combined with fentanyl to extend the duration of the high.
Xylazine, or 'Tranq' isn't a controlled substance yet, but it's responsible for more drug overdose deaths every year.
According to the CDC, the drug xylazine has been increasingly found in the illegal drug supply within the United States and has been involved in a number of overdose deaths.