Xylazine Addiction

Xylazine, sometimes called “tranq,” is a veterinary drug used to sedate animals which was never approved for use in humans. In recent years, it’s increasingly been found mixed into the illegal drug supply, often without people knowing. Xylazine can cause severe sedation, dangerous breathing problems, and serious skin wounds when it’s injected.

This section explores what xylazine is, why it’s especially risky, signs of exposure, and available treatment and harm-reduction options. If tranq exposure, or use is a concern, for you or a loved one, these resources are here to help.