{"id":2110815,"date":"2023-11-29T11:21:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T16:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-cracks-down-on-flesh-eating-tranq-drug-involved-in-overdoses\/"},"modified":"2023-11-29T11:21:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T16:21:39","slug":"newsom-cracks-down-on-flesh-eating-tranq-drug-involved-in-overdoses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-cracks-down-on-flesh-eating-tranq-drug-involved-in-overdoses\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom takes action against dangerous &#8216;tranq&#8217; drug linked to overdoses"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-cracks-down-on-flesh-eating-tranq-drug-involved-in-overdoses%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2110815&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California Governor Takes\u2063 Action Against Deadly Street Drug<\/h2>\n<p>In a bold move to combat the opioid and overdose epidemic, Governor Gavin Newsom of California is pushing for stricter penalties for dealers of the dangerous street drug known as &#8220;tranq.&#8221; This drug, also called\u2063 xylazine, has been linked \u2063to numerous\u2063 overdose deaths\u2062 and poses a unique challenge in the fight against addiction.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Tranq poses a unique and devastating\u2064 challenge in our fight against the \u200doverdose epidemic,&#8221; Governor Newsom stated. &#8220;With this \u200dlegislation, we aim to crack down on dealers \u2062and traffickers while providing\u2063 much-needed \u200ctreatment and resources for those struggling with addiction.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Xylazine, often referred to as a \u2063flesh-eating drug, can cause severe tissue damage \u200dand potentially fatal infections. Unlike\u2063 opioids, it does\u2063 not respond \u2064to lifesaving medications like naloxone. Despite\u2063 its dangers, xylazine remains\u2062 legal, making it difficult\u2064 to track its presence on the streets.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed legislation, backed by Governor Newsom, seeks to\u2063 classify \u2063xylazine as a controlled substance while still allowing for its veterinary use. This would enable better monitoring and regulation of the drug&#8217;s distribution.<\/p>\n<p>Preliminary data from San Francisco reveals \u200da concerning\u200b rise in accidental overdose deaths \u200binvolving \u2063xylazine. Fatal opioid overdoses with xylazine present have increased by \u2063a staggering 276% in recent \u200cyears. These alarming\u200c statistics highlight the urgent need for action.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Newsom has been proactive\u200d in addressing the fentanyl crisis \u200cin \u2062California, signing\u200d multiple drug prevention and resource bills. Collaborating with cities like San Francisco, \u200che\u2062 has deployed the National Guard to\u200d disrupt \u2063fentanyl trafficking and \u200callocate additional funds.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u200bevidence supports the need for urgent action in addressing the alarming rise in \u2063xylazine-related accidental overdose deaths in San Francisco, and how does this highlight the severity of the \u200bsituation<\/h2>\n<p><span>  In addition to the crackdown on \u200cfentanyl, Governor \u2064Newsom is \u200dnow focusing on the dangerous street drug \u2063xylazine. By classifying it as a controlled substance, the state hopes to effectively combat\u200c its \u200bdistribution \u2062and reduce overdose deaths.<\/p>\n<p>The unique \u2064challenge posed by \u2063xylazine \u2063lies in its severe tissue damage and resistance to naloxone, which is commonly \u200dused to reverse\u2064 opioid overdoses. This makes it even more important to take immediate \u2062action to prevent fatalities. <\/p>\n<p>The proposed legislation would allow for the\u2063 continued use of xylazine in veterinary practice,\u2062 ensuring that\u2063 animals receive the \u2062necessary treatment while\u2062 also allowing for better monitoring and \u2064regulation of the\u200d drug in human use.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 alarming rise in accidental \u2064overdose deaths involving \u2063xylazine in San \u2063Francisco is a clear\u2063 indicator that urgent action\u2062 is needed. With \u2062a \u200dsignificant increase\u2063 of \u2062276% \u2064in\u200b fatal opioid overdoses with \u2063xylazine present, it is\u200c evident that the situation is becoming \u200bincreasingly dire.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Newsom&#8217;s proactive stance in combating the fentanyl crisis is commendable. By\u2064 signing multiple drug\u200c prevention\u2063 and resource bills and \u2063collaborating with cities like San Francisco, he has shown a commitment to addressing the\u2064 opioid epidemic. Deploying the\u2064 National Guard to disrupt \u2063fentanyl trafficking and\u200d allocating \u200badditional funds to support\u200d prevention efforts are\u2063 further steps taken by the Governor to tackle\u200d this crisis\u200d head-on.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed legislation to classify \u2063xylazine\u2064 as\u200b a controlled substance is a crucial step in controlling \u200dits distribution and protecting \u2062Californians from its deadly effects. By cracking down \u2063on dealers and traffickers, while also prioritizing \u2062treatment and resources for \u200bthose struggling with addiction, Governor Newsom aims\u200c to provide a comprehensive solution\u2064 to the opioid and overdose epidemic.<\/p>\n<p>With a strong focus on prevention, regulation, and\u200b treatment, Governor \u2062Newsom&#8217;s actions reflect\u200d a\u200b commitment to the well-being of Californians. The fight against the deadly street drug \u2063xylazine is an important\u2063 step\u2062 in this ongoing battle, and it \u2062is hoped that other states will \u200cfollow suit in \u200ctaking decisive action\u200d to protect their communities from the devastating consequences of addiction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) aims to increase penalties for dealers of xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer also known as &#8220;tranq&#8221; found in numerous overdose cases. 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