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Philly’s street fentanyl contains an industrial chemical called BTMPS that’s an ingredient in plastic
More than half of the street fentanyl samples collected in November 2024 contained BTMPS, and many contained more BTMPS than ...
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Maryland lawmakers target tranquilizers associated with overdose deaths
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is attempting to push Maryland’s Department of Health to restrict the distribution of two ...
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'Tranq' overdoses are on the rise. This vending machine aims to curb fatalities among San Diego's homeless
Along with offering naloxone, these vending machines provide life-saving test strips, in an effort to decrease accidental ...
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Xylazine wounds are a growing crisis among drug users in Philly − a nurse explains potential causes and proper treatment
Environment: Living on the street with very limited access to showers, bathrooms or nutritious meals is a reality for many people using xylazine-adulterated fentanyl in Philadelphia. It is very ...
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Xylazine wounds are a growing crisis among drug users in Philly − a nurse explains potential causes and proper treatment
That’s because xylazine, an animal tranquilizer with no FDA-approved use in humans, is now pervasive in Philadelphia’s street fentanyl supply. Forensic testing has revealed xylazine’s ...