Fentanyl Is Bad. ‘Tranq’ Might Be Worse.
Episode Date: February 21, 2024The animal tranquilizer xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is finding its way into opioid supplies and wreaking havoc all over the country. It’s rotting...
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566 episodes transcribedThe animal tranquilizer xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is finding its way into opioid supplies and wreaking havoc all over the country. It’s rotting...
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