The Rise of Ketamine
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has been available by prescription in the U.S. since the 1970s for human and veterinary uses. Prescription ketamine is available in a clear liquid or off-white powder form for intravenous injection or as a nasal spray. It’s becoming more popular in the party scene and causing a lot of concern.
D.A.R.E. in 2023? It Still Exists…
D.A.R.E is a program in which trained officers go into K-12 schools to teach about substance use prevention traditionally from a lens of abstinence.
The Effects of Xylazine: What We Know So Far
Since xylazine is a veterinary tranquilizer, its effects have not been studied on the human body. A new CDC report shows that there has been a 276% increase in xylazine in opioid-related overdoses.