Self-reported Xylazine Experiences: A Mixed Methods Study of Reddit Subscribers.

Anthony SpadaroKaren O'ConnorSahithi LakamanaAbeed SarkerRachel WightmanJennifer S LoveJeanmarie Perrone

Published in: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences (2023)

Among respondents on these Reddit forums, xylazine appears to be an unwanted adulterant. PWUDs may be experiencing adverse effects such as prolonged sedation and xylazine withdrawal. This appeared to be more common in the Northeast.

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mental health
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