The White House announced a plan to fight the use of xylazine mixed with fentanyl in the U.S., a dangerous combination increasing in the nation.
The White House has announced an official plan to address the"emerging threat" of fentanyl combined with xylazine, a drug combination proven lethal in an increasing number of Americans.
A report released last month shows the monthly percentage of illegally manufactured fentanyl-involved deaths with xylazine detected increased 276%, from 2.9% to 10.9%, between January 2019 and June 2022. "There is an urgent need to determine the source of xylazine and how to reduce the illicit supply; to develop evidence-based testing and overdose response protocols; and to determine how to treat those who have become dependent on the dangerous fentanyl and xylazine combination," said Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy or ONDCP.
Because xylazine isn't an opioid, it isn't affected by reversal agent naloxone, which does affect fentanyl. That's partly why a treatment framework will now be a focus, including withdrawal treatment and overdose strategies with which first responders, service providers and the public will be equipped.
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