In March 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved naloxone as a nonprescription nasal spray to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ...

A powerful veterinary tranquilizer showing up in the street drug supply is putting new pressure on hospitals and treatment centers in Western Pennsylvania, according to local doctors and providers.

CHAIN. THERE’S A NEW DRUG HITTING OUR STREETS CALLED FLY SKY. BUT OFFICIALS GATHERED AT THE PARK BEHIND ME TO GIVE OUT THESE OVERDOSE PREVENTION KITS. IT HAS THINGS INSIDE, LIKE NARCAN, A PEN THAT ...

The animal tranquilizers xylazine and medetomidine are in approximately one-third of the illegal opioids available in the U.S., including fentanyl, heroin and oxycodone. Animal tranquilizers enhance ...