Jul 31, 2023 · Xylazine—also known as "tranq" or sometimes referred to as the "zombie drug"—is a medication approved only for veterinary use to sedate animals such as horses and dogs. The drug reduces pain...

Jul 17, 2024 · We’ve all observed the tell-tale sign that someone is high on fentanyl in that they’re bent over and frozen in the so-called “fentanyl fold,” and a new Chronicle report speaks to medical experts...

Mar 7, 2023 · Xylazine is an animal tranquilizer that goes by the street name tranq and is a common additive to illicit drugs like fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine.

May 30, 2023 · In early 2023, the U.S. Administration designated xylazine an “emerging threat” due to its role in this massive increase in overdoses and deaths. But what is tranq, and what do you need to know? Psychiatrist and addiction specialist David Streem, MD, explains. What is tranq? Xylazine is an animal sedative with no approved use in humans.

Jan 9, 2023 · Public health officials say xylazine, also known as “tranq” or “tranq dope,” is infiltrating the nation’s illicit drug supply in substances such as heroin and fentanyl. It’s also becoming...

Nov 18, 2024 · What Is 'Tranq' (Xylazine)? Xylazine (pronounced zye-luh-zeen), commonly known as “tranq,” is a non-opioid medicine that veterinarians use to tranquilize (sedate), relieve pain, and relax...

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Mar 7, 2023 · The need for help has become more urgent over the last three years, as the animal tranquilizer xylazine, also called tranq, has become a bigger part of Philly’s street fentanyl supply. Xylazine...

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the American public of a sharp increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine. Xylazine, also known as “Tranq,” is a powerful sedative that the U.S. Food and Drug …

May 16, 2024 · Xylazine (also called "tranq" or "tranq dope") is a non-opioid sedative or tranquilizer. Although not a controlled substance in the United States, xylazine is not approved for use in people. 3 What are symptoms and health risks of xylazine?