Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute
ADAI Webinar: Insights into Xylazine and Other Emerging Issues in the Drug Supply in WA (Oct 3, 2pm PT)
09/18/2024This webinar will answer frequently asked questions related to xylazine and other emerging issues in the unregulated drug supply in WA State:
- How often is xylazine detected in the WA State drug supply?
- What does drug checking tell us about other drug supply changes?
- How can harm reduction and other programs communicate to their participants about the drug supply?
- What are best practices for care for xylazine-related wounds?
Presenters will include Caleb Banta-Green, Ben Biamont, and others from the WA State Community Drug Checking Network, as well as well as representatives from the Public Health-Seattle & King County Street Medicine Team.