"Westfield Mother's Plea: Stop the Deadly Xylazine Overdoses Targeting Our Children"
A Westfield mother is sharing her son's tragic story of dying from an overdose involving xylazine, a drug commonly mixed with street drugs like heroin and cocaine. Xylazine, also known as "tranq," is a horse tranquilizer used in veterinary medicine and has devastating side effects. Xylazine-related deaths have been increasing in the Northeast, with a 103% rise in fatalities. The drug is difficult to detect, making it even more dangerous. The mother is calling for awareness, justice, and an end to drug dealers mixing lethal substances like xylazine. The federal government has taken notice and is working to restrict the entry of unapproved xylazine into the country. Massachusetts has a Good Samaritan Law that protects individuals from charges when seeking medical assistance for overdoses.
2 years ago•Source: WWLP.com
