{"id":2120874,"date":"2023-12-10T06:29:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T11:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congress-moves-to-stop-spread-of-new-fentanyl-laced-zombie-drug-tranq\/"},"modified":"2023-12-10T06:34:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T11:34:00","slug":"congress-moves-to-stop-spread-of-new-fentanyl-laced-zombie-drug-tranq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congress-moves-to-stop-spread-of-new-fentanyl-laced-zombie-drug-tranq\/","title":{"rendered":"Congress acts to halt spread of deadly &#8216;tranq&#8217; drug laced with fentanyl"},"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\">24<\/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%2Fcongress-moves-to-stop-spread-of-new-fentanyl-laced-zombie-drug-tranq%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=2120874&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>Help is \u200bon the Way: Legislation Passed to\u2063 Combat Deadly Drug Combination<\/h2>\n<p>Public health \u200dofficials battling a dangerous new drug concoction have received a glimmer of \u2063hope. The\u2064 House \u200dhas recently passed the Senate-amended version of HR 1734, known as the Testing, Rapid Analysis, and \u200cNarcotic Quality, or TRANQ, Research Act. \u200bThis significant \u2063legislative action aims to address the alarming drug trend that is\u200c wreaking havoc across the nation, according to federal data.<\/p>\n<p>The bill is now on \u200dits way to \u200bPresident \u2063Joe Biden&#8217;s desk, where, if signed, it will direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology to\u2063 prioritize the scientific research needed to detect, identify, and understand synthetic opioids like &#8220;tranq.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>A Deadly Combination: Fentanyl\u2064 and Xylazine<\/h3>\n<p>The lethal drug combination in \u2064question involves\u200c fentanyl, a \u2063potent opioid,\u200b and xylazine, a horse tranquilizer. When used \u2064together, these substances induce a zombielike state in users. Xylazine not only prolongs\u2062 the\u2064 opioid high but also intensifies \u2064feelings of \u200ceuphoria. However, the consequences on the human\u200d body are even more severe when\u200d fentanyl and\u200c xylazine\u200c are \u2062combined. Fentanyl slows breathing, while \u200bxylazine lowers\u200c blood pressure, \u2062as reported by the National Institutes of \u2063Health.<\/p>\n<p>Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) and\u200c co-sponsors\u200c Yadira \u200bCaraveo (D-CO), Frank Lucas (R-OK), and \u2063Zoe Lofgren (D-CA)\u200c introduced the bill in March, as the federal government sounded the alarm on \u200bthis \u2062growing crisis.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Fentanyl is plaguing American communities,\u2064 and dangerous additives like Xylazine are \u2062making it even more deadly,&#8221; \u200cstated Collins. \u2063&#8221;I \u2062am\u200c proud that my first bill to be signed into law \u2064will help our heroes\u2063 in blue \u2064and green stay\u200c safe as they selflessly serve \u2064our \u2064communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In April, the Office of National Drug Control \u200dPolicy declared fentanyl-laced xylazine \u2063as an &#8220;emerging threat&#8221; to the country, \u200cmarking the first \u2063time such a declaration has been made. Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse at \u2063the \u200cNIH, emphasized the \u200dseriousness \u200cof this \u200bissue, stating that the\u2064 combination of\u2062 these two\u200c substances \u2063creates a &#8220;tsunami \u200dreaction.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Disturbing Physical Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Individuals\u2062 who consume xylazine and fentanyl, whether through injection, \u2064snorting, swallowing, or inhalation, experience unique physical \u2064symptoms not observed with other drugs. This has led \u2062to \u200bthe nickname &#8220;zombie.&#8221;\u2063 Xylazine causes blood vessels to constrict, \u2062resulting in limited\u2064 blood flow. As a result, the skin develops lesions at\u2064 the injection \u200dsite and throughout the body. The skin\u200d stretches and disintegrates, posing a risk of limb amputation.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that xylazine is\u200c only approved by the Food and \u2063Drug \u200dAdministration as a sedative for \u200clarge animals, such as horses and deer. As \u200ca veterinary medicine, it is not classified as \u200ba \u200bcontrolled substance, making \u2064it\u2064 easier to obtain in the United\u2062 States.<\/p>\n<p>In late 2022, the \u2064Drug Enforcement Administration issued an intelligence report warning about the increase in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-city-opens-supervised-injection-sites-where-people-can-use-illegal-drugs\/\" title=\"New York City Opens Supervised Injection Sites, Where People Can Use Illegal Drugs\">overdose deaths related<\/a>\u200b to xylazine. The Northeast region of \u2063the \u2064U.S. had the highest number of xylazine overdose \u200cdeaths between 2020 and \u200d2021, followed by the South. The report also\u2064 predicted that \u200cxylazine \u200cuse would continue to rise and become more prevalent in the \u200cillicit fentanyl supply.<\/p>\n<p>To combat the growing prevalence of xylazine in fentanyl, the FDA took action in February to\u200d restrict the importation of the pharmaceutical drug. The agency ensured that the \u200bmedicine and its related ingredients entering\u200b the U.S. were intended for legitimate\u2063 veterinary entities, manufacturing facilities, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zombie-drug-of-horse-tranquilizer-laced-fentanyl-ravages-us-and-alarms-health-officials\/\" title=\"'Zombie' drug of horse tranquilizer-laced fentanyl ravages US and alarms health officials\">state-licensed compounding pharmacies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cHouse initially passed the original version of the \u2064bill in May. \u200dA Senate version, introduced by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Peter Welch\u200d (D-VT), was passed \u2064in June. Finally, \u200bthis week, the amended version \u2064of the bill was brought up for consideration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Unique \u200bThreat: Tranq and its\u200d Irreversible Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tranq is\u2064 particularly concerning to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dems-lost-all-credibility-on-social-distancing-after-biden-celebrations\/\" title=\"Dems Lost All Credibility On Social Distancing After Biden Celebrations\">public health officials<\/a> because its health effects cannot be reversed\u200d through emergency overdose medication\u200c like\u200d Narcan. Unlike\u200d opioids,\u200b tranq poses a distinct threat, rendering \u200dcommonly used medications ineffective in reversing its effects, as stated by Senator\u2063 Cruz.<\/p>\n<p>With the\u200d passage of this legislation, there is hope that public health officials will receive the support \u2063they need\u200b to combat the deadly \u2064combination\u2064 of fentanyl and xylazine. By prioritizing research and detection \u2064methods, the aim is to \u200dsave lives and\u200b protect communities from the devastating consequences of this \u200cdangerous \u200bdrug trend.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200b does \u200bthe TRANQ Research Act address the urgent need for rapid analysis\u2062 and detection of &#8220;tranq&#8221; and other synthetic\u2062 opioids?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Tion (FDA) for veterinary use. Its use\u200c in\u200c humans is illegal and extremely dangerous.\u2063 Other physical effects of the drug combination\u200c include respiratory depression,\u2062\u200b sedation, \u2063\u2062dizziness,\u2064\u2062 confusion,\u2062 and\u2062 memory impairment.<\/p>\n<h3>The \u2063Urgency for Rapid Analysis\u2064 and Detection<\/h3>\n<p>The TRANQ Research Act aims\u200d to\u200d address the urgent need for\u200c rapid analysis and detection of &#8220;tranq&#8221; and \u2063other synthetic opioids. The bill will allocate funding to the National\u2064 Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to conduct research that focuses on developing new analytical methods for identifying and quantifying \u200bthese dangerous substances\u200c in forensic and clinical samples.<\/p>\n<p>These advancements are crucial in\u2064 the fight \u2062against the\u200c deadly\u200b drug combination, as\u2062 law enforcement\u200d and\u200b medical professionals currently lack \u200bthe\u200d necessary tools to quickly identify &#8220;tranq&#8221; in seized drug samples or in patients experiencing adverse effects from its use. \u2062By prioritizing research, the bill aims \u200bto provide these experts \u200dwith the knowledge and resources needed to combat this epidemic effectively.<\/p>\n<h3>A Collaborative\u200b Effort\u200c to Save\u200d Lives<\/h3>\n<p>The \u2062passage of the TRANQ Research\u200c Act reflects the bipartisan effort\u200b to address the\u200c alarming rise \u2064of fatal drug combinations. Representatives from both sides of the aisle recognized the urgency of this issue and joined forces to pass legislation\u2062 that aims to\u200c save lives and protect communities.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is an important\u200c step \u200dforward in combating the synthetic opioid crisis \u2062that is devastating our communities and claiming too many\u2063 lives,&#8221; said Representative Caraveo.\u2064 &#8220;By prioritizing research and analysis, we \u200bcan better understand the scope of the \u200dproblem and develop targeted solutions to save lives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With the bill now making its way to President Biden&#8217;s \u200bdesk, it is expected \u2063to\u200c be signed into law, providing a glimmer of hope for communities plagued\u2062 by the deadly &#8220;tranq&#8221; drug combination.\u200d The\u2064 legislation aims to equip law enforcement, medical professionals, and researchers with the tools and knowledge needed to combat this dangerous\u2062 trend effectively. With \u200brapid analysis and detection methods, lives can\u200d be saved and communities can begin \u2062to heal from the devastating effects of this lethal drug combination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Milestone in the fight against the deadly drug mix. The act aims to provide support to public health officials by facilitating testing, rapid analysis, and research on the lethal combination of fentanyl and Xylazine. With the House passing the Senate-amended version of HR 1734, help is finally on its way to combat this zombielike state-inducing drug<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2120875,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2120874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2120874","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2120874"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2120874\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2120875"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2120874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2120874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2120874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}