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Veterinary Drug Emerges as New Threat in U.S. Illicit Drug Supply
Jill Lopez Jill Lopez

Veterinary Drug Emerges as New Threat in U.S. Illicit Drug Supply

A veterinary sedative used in dogs and cats is making its way into the U.S. illegal drug supply, contributing to severe and sometimes deadly overdose clusters across multiple states. According to a recent CDC report, illicit medetomidine—a non-controlled veterinary sedative—has been identified as a new adulterant in street drugs, often found in combination with fentanyl or heroin.

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