This Wednesday, the United States government reviewed an “emerging threat” in the country. fentanyl adulterated or mixed with xylazineand the US National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH) of that country specifies that other illicit substances were used for their consumption combination.

xylazine It is a non-opioid veterinary sedative. It is not licensed for human consumption and is associated with a growing number of overdose deaths in the United States.

Research shows that people who have been exposed to xylazine often consume it, either consciously or unconsciously. in combination with other drugsespecially illegal fentanyl, the NIH points out on its official website.

Studies by the NIH have shown that xylazine is often added to illicit opioids, including fentanyl, and people report that taking fentanyl leads to contains xylazine to “extend the euphoric effect”.

Most overdose deaths are associated with xylazine and fentanyl other substances are also includedincluding cocaine, heroin, benzodiazepines, alcohol, gabapentin3, methadone and prescription opioids.

Xylazine, also known as a tranquilizer, is a central nervous system depressant. can cause drowsiness, amnesia and reduce breathing rate, heart rate and blood pressure to dangerously low levels, warns the NIH.

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Taking opioids in combination with xylazine and other central nervous system depressants such as alcohol or benzodiazepines. increases the risk of a “potentially fatal overdose”.