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PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: Dangerous Drug Detected in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Drug Supply Data Stream (MADDS) has issued an urgent alert regarding the increased presence of Medetomidine, a powerful veterinary sedative, in the local drug supply. Medetomidine is not approved for human use and is now being found mixed with Fentanyl across all counties in Massachusetts—including Central and Western MA, where levels are highest.
Overdose cases involving Medetomidine mixed with opioids and emergency medical services responses* for suspected opioid-involved overdose cases per day. CDC Photo.…