"Rising Demand for Xylazine Test Strips in Ramsey County Amid Public Health Crisis"
Ramsey County Public Health officials are working to address the emerging crisis of xylazine, a dangerous drug often mixed with fentanyl, by distributing test strips to detect its presence in illicit drugs. The test strips have seen high demand, with 2,700 distributed since mid-2023. Public health educators emphasize the importance of knowing the contents of drugs to prevent overdose risks and recommend the use of naloxone and calling 911 in case of a xylazine overdose.
