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1 What is xylazine and what are the effects of xylazine on the body?
2 Are there any medical uses of xylazine?
3 How long does xylazine stay in the system?
4 What happens if you mix xylazine with other drugs?
5 Can you overdose on xylazine?
6 Can you become addicted to xylazine after using it for the first time?
7 What are treatment options for people who use xylazine?
8 What are harm reduction strategies for people who use xylazine?
9 Why do we need a health approach, not more criminalization for xylazine?
10 What are drug policies to help people who use xylazine to be safer?

10 Facts About Xylazine

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