Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer in street fentanyl, increases risks for pregnant women and newborns, with tests rising from 0% to 100% in seven months.

Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer mixed into street fentanyl, poses severe risks to pregnant women and newborns. It causes slow-healing skin lesions and is more addictive than fentanyl or heroin, complicating recovery efforts for pregnant users. A study from the University of Washington in St. Louis revealed xylazine-positive tests among opioid-addicted maternity patients rose from 0% to 100% within seven months. Public health experts stress the need for more research on its impacts.

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