Health Officials Warn of Deadly 'Zombie Drug' Surge Across Multiple States
TL;DR
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a warning about medetomidine, a veterinary tranquilizer linked to overdose deaths in Ingham, Berrien, and Wayne counties. Medetomidine, which is not approved for human use, can cause severe adverse effects and is not detectable by current testing strips. The MDHHS urges healthcare providers and harm reduction agencies to raise awareness and implement strategies to reduce overdose risks.
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- Indiana Department of Health warning of emergence of new drug WANE
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