Published 1 year ago

States restrict 'tranq,' animal sedative linked to overdoses

Summary by Ground News

Xylazine, first approved for veterinary use in 1971, is used to sedate cows, horses, sheep and other animals. It increasingly is being added to fentanyl and heroin, officials say. Officials are trying to understand how much of it is diverted from veterinary uses and how much is manufactured illicitly.

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Associated Press News

States restrict 'tranq,' animal sedative linked to overdoses

HARRISBURG — States are increasingly looking to restrict access to an animal tranquilizer showing up in illicit drugs and contributing to a growing number of human overdose deaths.

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

States restrict 'tranq,' animal sedative linked to overdoses

States are increasingly looking to make a veterinary tranquilizer a controlled substance now that it's been showing up in illicit drugs used by humans and contributing to a growing number of overdose deaths

1 year ago·United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

States restrict 'tranq,' animal sedative linked to overdoses

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — States are increasingly looking to restrict access to an animal tranquilizer showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to a growing number of human […]

1 year ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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National Post

States restrict 'tranq,' animal sedative linked to overdoses

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- States are increasingly looking to restrict access to an animal tranquilizer showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to a growing number of human overdose deaths.

1 year ago·Canada

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Coast Reporter

States restrict 'tranq,' animal sedative linked to overdoses

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — States are increasingly looking to restrict access to a powerful animal tranquilizer showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to a growing number of human overdose deaths.

1 year ago·Sechelt, Canada

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