Drug Abuse and Traffic – Page 15

The Fight Over a Drug That Is Great for Horses but Horrific for Humans

Drug dealers are mixing xylazine, an animal tranquilizer relied on by veterinarians, into fentanyl, with deadly results. But controlling it is tricky.

By Jan Hoffman

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Amsterdam Has a Message for Male Tourists From the U.K.: ‘Stay Away’

In an ad campaign aimed at British men between 18 and 35, the Dutch capital threatens fines for visitors who are looking for a “messy night.”

By Claire Moses

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F.D.A. Approves Narcan for Over-the-Counter Sales

The nasal spray reverses opioid overdoses and public health officials hope that making it more widely available could save lives and reduce the nation’s high rates of drug fatalities.

By Jan Hoffman

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Over-the-Counter Narcan Could Save More Lives. But Price and Stigma Are Obstacles

The Food and Drug Administration is expected this week to allow the overdose-reversal medication to be sold without a prescription, a step toward making it a common emergency tool.

By Jan Hoffman