Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute

ADAI Webinar: Insights into Xylazine and Other Emerging Issues in the Drug Supply in WA (Oct 3, 2pm PT)

09/18/2024
ADAI Webinar: Insights into Xylazine and Other Emerging Issues in the Drug Supply in WA (Oct 3, 2pm PT)

This 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.

Register for the webinar here!