In a release issued on Thursday PPH notes that Xylazine is appearing regularly in Ontario, and may be ‘cut’ or mixed into fentanyl, benzodiazepines or other drugs to produce a longer and stronger high.
Xylazine, or “Tranq”, is a veterinary drug that is not approved for human use.
Xylazine can have severe side effects including skin ulcers and infections, increased risk of drug poisoning and death.
Other effects include:
• Lowered heart rate, blood pressure and breathing
• Sedation, long blackouts, and coma
• Skin ulcers and abscesses that do not heal on their own
PPH urges those that use drugs to use them safely. Never use alone and always have Naloxone nearby.
