Live Breaking News & Updates on D Xa An Animal Tranquilizer Is Making Street Drugs Even More Dangerous

The sedative xylazine is starting to permeate illegal opioids and cocaine. It does not respond to naloxone, an overdose reversal medication, and may be to blame for grisly injuries and infections. ....

United States , Puerto Rico , Baystate Medical Center , British Columbia , Temple University Hospital , Chelsea Shover , Amy Davis , John Carmichael , Laura Kehoe , Joe Dorazio , Katy Robbins , Opioid Policy Research Collaborative At Brandeis University , Newton Police , School Of Medicine , Tapestry Health , Massachusetts Chiefs Of Police Association , Massachusetts Drug Supply Data Stream , Traci Green , Opioid Policy Research Collaborative , Bill Soares , Massachusetts General Hospital , Substance Use Disorders Bridge , State House , Police Chief John Carmichael , Massachusetts Chiefs , Police Association ,