Tag: XYLAZINE

Tranq kills several people in Baldwin County; Coroner warns non-opioid sedative added to street drugs

Baldwin County Coroner Brian Pierce says a dangerous and deadly drug has made its way to the area. Xylazine, also known as "tranq," is a large animal tranquilizer that is unresponsive to emergency reversal treatments.

Jefferson County reaches 100 suspected overdose deaths already in 2023

The Jefferson County Coroner reported Monday the county has reached 100 suspected drug overdose deaths so far in 2023. There is an additional death that was from a confirmed overdose.

Former DEA agent: Thanksgiving is ‘biggest drug-swapping day of the year’

As families gather this Thanksgiving, a former DEA agent is warning of the dangers of drug activity and the part unwitting family members can play in their loved one's addiction.

Horse tranquilizer killing people in Alabama — Does not respond to opioid reversal medications, causes holes in skin

As opioid-involved overdoses continue to claim lives by the thousands in the United States, the FDA is warning of a new drug that can be just as fatal as opioids but unresponsive to emergency reversal treatments.