Maryland and Baltimore’s Health Departments are warning of an increased threat of a veterinary sedative called Medetomidine detected in the illicit drug supply.
The drug causes severe withdrawal symptoms that can be fatal.
Public health officials sent out a warning earlier this month that the animal sedation medication is becoming the predominant adulterant to opioids and other drugs.
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