U.S. Department of Homeland Security
10/31/2025 | Press release | Archived content
Xylazine - The Facts Behind the Risks Fact Sheet
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The Science and Technology Directorate's Chemical Security Analysis Center prepared a fact sheet on xylazine, an adulterant in synthetic opioids and other illicit drugs. This document includes information on the chemical and physical properties, toxicity, detection methods, and suggestions for further research.
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