Xylazine

WARNING: Xylazine is in our illicit drug supply. People may not know it is in the substances they're using.

LEARN MORE about our contaminated and adulterated drug supply and about steps we can take to prevent drug poisoning.

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Pharmacology

Pharmacology is a branch of science that deals with the study of drugs and their actions on living systems - that is, the study of how drugs work in the body.

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Why xylazine may be in our drug supply

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The Consequences of

our Untested and Unregulated Drug Supply

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Treatment

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Xylazine and Skin Ulcers

See an image of wounds caused by xylazine

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Click to see an image of the wound healing progression.

NOTE: These images are shared to show that wounds can heal - and not for their "shock value." When images are used to generate fear, they can inadvertently contribute to shame and stigma. When people are taught to be ashamed of their wounds, they may avoid getting the care that they need and deserve.