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The drug fueling another wave of overdose deaths

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The Rising Threat of Xylazine in the Opioid Epidemic

This chapter examines the alarming rise of xylazine as a dangerous additive in the opioid crisis and its contribution to increasing overdose deaths. It highlights the slow response from authorities and the looming threat of more potent synthetic drugs, emphasizing the urgency of proactive measures.

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