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naloxone
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Nitazene Synthetic Opioids Spreading in Midwest Drug Supply: What to Know About Overdose Response
Public health surveillance has detected nitazene-class synthetic opioids in counterfeit pills and powders across several Midwest states. Naloxone still works, but the response calls for specific steps.
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Xylazine Detected in Over 60% of Pacific Northwest Fentanyl Samples, DEA Reports
The DEA's Pacific Northwest field division warns that xylazine — a veterinary sedative — is now present in most fentanyl seized in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Naloxone still works on the opioid component, but additional risks require attention.
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