July 25, 2023, 1:00pm-3:00pm EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Xylazine (or “tranq”) is a non-opioid sedative and tranquilizer only approved for use in veterinary medicine. However, over the past several years, human consumption of xylazine has begun rapidly increasing. Although initially only identified in illicit drug supplies in limited areas, xylazine has been found in 48 states as of April 2023. Xylazine is frequently, though not exclusively, used in conjunction with opioids, particularly fentanyl—due to xylazine’s ability to prolong their effects. Xylazine use presents many potential dangers to people, including increased risk of overdose and the development of necrotizing tissue damage. This webinar will bring together experts from across disciplines to discuss the history of xylazine use, what is known about its current scope of use and consequences, the effects of xylazine on people, and wound care and other harm reduction strategies. It will also offer an opportunity for participants to ask questions in a roundtable panel discussion format.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PRESENTERS
Jason Bienert, RN, CWCN
Josh Esrick, MPP
DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (DEA) GUEST:
Gail Poirier
Section Chief, Strategic Intelligence Section (NIT)
Jaclyn Iera
Program Manager, Office of Forensic Sciences
SAMHSA:
Jeanne Tuono
Assistant Regional Director (Region 3)
