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Know what’s in your drugs: Tranq | Xylazine

Xylazine is a veterinary tranquilizer that is cut in dope to give fentanyl longer legs. It’s known as “anestesia de caballo” in Puerto Rico and “tranq” in Philly.

Tranq was found in 90% of dope samples tested in Philly in 2021.

Dope with tranq was first seen in Puerto Rico. Today, it is being found in more and more places across the US.

When tranq is mixed with another drug (like fentanyl, heroin, or a benzo), the chance of overdose increases. If someone is overdosing administer naloxone like you normally would. If the person starts breathing again but is still sedated, they don’t need more naloxone. Put them in rescue position and keep an eye on them.

Tranq has been associated with severe wounds, which spread and worsen very quickly.

These wounds are seen regardless of how people use: smoking, snorting, or injecting. It’s very difficult for these wounds to heal on their own, so it is important to get medical attention if you have one.

What can you do if you think there is tranq in your dope?

First, try to ask around and see how the drug is making other people feel before you buy or use it. Since tranq can cause a really heavy nod, try to use somewhere that you will be safe and won’t fall and hurt yourself. Finally, if you think there is tranq in your dope let others know--including someone at your local exchange program--so folks know to be careful.

Carry Narcan (naloxone), start low and go slow, tell someone you’re using

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