Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is alerting providers and grantees about the risks of xylazine.
Xylazine, also known as "tranq," is a non-opiate sedative, analgesic, and muscle relaxant that is increasingly being found in the illicit drug supply, often in combination with opioids like fentanyl. Xylazine can cause circulatory changes that lead to painful lesions, necrosis, and even limb loss.
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