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Bill decriminalizing drug test strips in opioid-devastated West Virginia heads to governor
Read full article: Bill decriminalizing drug test strips in opioid-devastated West Virginia heads to governorA bill that would decriminalize all strips used to test drugs for deadly substances now goes to West Virginia's governor.
South Dakota House passes bill that would make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance
Read full article: South Dakota House passes bill that would make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substanceThe South Dakota House has passed a bill that would make xylazine a controlled substance.
White House lays out effort against animal sedative xylazine but doesn't call for new restrictions
Read full article: White House lays out effort against animal sedative xylazine but doesn't call for new restrictionsFederal officials are calling for more testing and research on xylazine, the powerful animal sedative that’s spreading through the nation’s illicit drug supply.
Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ showing up in Orange County
Read full article: Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ showing up in Orange CountyThe sheriff’s office in Orange County says it is seeing more of a powerful animal sedative in seized fentanyl, and is warning the public because the drug is not receptive to overdose medications.
States restrict 'tranq,' animal sedative linked to overdoses
Read full article: States restrict 'tranq,' animal sedative linked to overdosesStates are increasingly looking to make a veterinary tranquilizer a controlled substance now that it's been showing up in illicit drugs used by humans and contributing to a growing number of overdose deaths.