"Nashville Officials Warn of Dangerous Rise in Xylazine-Laced Street Drugs"

Xylazine, a sedative meant for animals, is now being used as a dangerous street drug in Nashville, causing concerns for public health and safety. It has been found in drug busts and autopsies, and can lead to open sores and even the loss of limbs. Metro Police believe it is coming in from the Southern border and is being sold along with fentanyl and mixed in with other drugs. Medical professionals are now working to collect data on how to best treat the significant wounds caused by this new public health issue.