KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The drug Xylazine — known as “tranq” on the street- ranks among the top five deadliest drugs in East Tennessee.
The drug is an animal sedative that has often been used by veterinarians, but now it is often mixed with other substances.
“Usually xylazine is mixed in with other substances like fentanyl, methamphetamine or even cocaine,” said Brandon Styles, Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist with Metro Drug Coalition…