Connecticut's Family and Children's Agency raises concern over kratom and xylazine involvement in overdoses and clients' drug usage.

Connecticut's Family and Children's Agency is concerned about the impact of new popular substances like kratom and xylazine. Kratom, an unregulated FDA substance, has been reported in 5 Connecticut overdoses and is used by nearly half of the agency's outpatient program clients. Xylazine, known as "tranq," has been found in some clients' drugs, leading to surprise, fear, and concern.

July 20, 2024
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