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Xylazine Surge in Tijuana Poses Threat to California

3/25/2025

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A troubling study from UC San Diego uncovers the alarming rise of xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer associated with devastating health effects like tissue decay. In Tijuana, researchers discovered that a staggering 82.6% of drug samples contained xylazine, frequently blended with fentanyl. This escalating trend threatens the safety of Southern California and beyond.

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A troubling study from UC San Diego uncovers the alarming rise of xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer associated with devastating health effects like tissue decay. In Tijuana, researchers discovered that a staggering 82.6% of drug samples contained xylazine, frequently blended with fentanyl. This escalating trend threatens the safety of Southern California and beyond.