TPAN hosted a workshop on xylazine (also known as Tranq) as part of its free community workshops series.
Fentanyl trafficked with xylazine has increased significantly in recent years. This mixture increases the risk of overdose. Since 2019, the number of deaths related to xylazine has increased dramatically in Illinois.
After viewing, you will better understand the signs of xylazine exposure, how you can help in an xylazine overdose emergency, and what Chicago is doing about the xylazine issue.
Workshop panelists included:
Vanessa Cortez, Pharma, Walgreens
Taylor Wood, Drug Checking Technician, Chicago Recovery Alliance
Michael Huyck DNP, FNP, UIC Mile Square, Substance Use Disorder Integrated Care Team
You can support Vivent Health/TPAN with a tax-deductible donation at TPAN.com/donate.
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