Lawmakers Want to Tighten Access to Veterinary Drug Xylazine
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Congressional leaders introduced a bill on Tuesday that would further restrict access to the veterinary drug xylazine, which is now being added to fentanyl powder.Also known as “tranq,” the drug is meant t…
Learn MoreLawmakers Want to Tighten Access to Veterinary Drug Xylazine, Often Mixed With Fentanyl
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Congressional leaders introduced a bill on Tuesday that would further restrict access to the veterinary drug xylazine, which is now being added to fentanyl powder.Also known as tranq, the drug is meant to b…
Learn MoreU.S. Travelers Warned About Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl in Mexico Pharmacies
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Travelers should use caution when buying medications in Mexico, according to the U.S. State Department.The warning was issued in response to concerns about counterfeit pills containing fentanyl being sold at …
Learn MoreLa FDA toma medidas contra un tranquilizante para animales vinculado con sobredosis letales
MARTES, 28 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) de EE. UU. anunció el martes que tomó medidas para restringir las importaciones de la xilacina, un tranquilizante para animales, para prevenir el uso…
Learn MoreFDA Takes Action Against Animal Tranquilizer Tied to Fatal ODs
TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it has taken action to restrict imports of the veterinary tranquilizer xylazine to prevent illicit use of the drug.While veterinarians use products cont…
Learn MoreFDA Takes Action Against Animal Tranquilizer Tied to Fatal ODs
TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it has taken action to restrict imports of the veterinary tranquilizer xylazine to prevent illicit use of the drug.While veterinarians use products cont…
Learn MoreLos turistas de EE. UU. están comprando pastillas falsas que contienen fentanilo en el norte de México
LUNES, 6 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Unos investigadores han descubierto unas evidencias revolucionarias de que las farmacias en las áreas turísticas del norte de México están vendiendo pastillas falsas que contienen fentanilo, heroína y me…
Learn MoreU.S. Tourists in Northern Mexico Are Buying Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that pharmacies in tourist areas of Northern Mexico are selling counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamines. The research was published…
Learn MoreU.S. Tourists in Northern Mexico Are Buying Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that pharmacies in tourist areas of Northern Mexico are selling counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamines.The pills, mainly sold to U….
Learn MoreCanadian Province Decriminalizes Small Amounts of Hard Drugs
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — To fight an urgent opioid overdose crisis, a Canadian province took an unusual step on Tuesday. British Columbia decriminalized small amounts of several hard drugs.This includes up to 2.5 g of cocaine, heroin…
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