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An animal tranquilizer is making street drugs even more dangerous

People bring bags of drugs into Tapestry Health's office if they suspect the drugs contain xylazine, a sedative that is starting to permeate illegal opioids and cocaine. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
People bring bags of drugs into Tapestry Health's office if they suspect the drugs contain xylazine, a sedative that is starting to permeate illegal opioids and cocaine. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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