Updated Alert: Xylazine “Tranq” Is In Maryland (Resources For The Community & Partners)

As an update to our prior release: Alert: Xylazine “Tranq” Is In Maryland (https://garretthealth.org/alert-xylazine-tranq-is-in-maryland/), please see additional information that was shared today from the Maryland Opioid Operational Command Center:

The Center for Harm Reduction Services and the Behavioral Health Administration have developed several resources to help increase awareness regarding xylazine. You can visit the new xylazine page https://beforeitstoolate.maryland.gov/xylazine/ to learn more.

Xylazine Information for the General Public

Includes foundational language which describes what xylazine is, how naloxone interacts with it, directions to continue to use naloxone in the event of an overdose, and highlights the Good Samaritan Law. 

PDF Resource Guide: https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2303_BHA_XylazineGeneralPublic.pdf

Xylazine Information for People Who Use Drugs

Includes a Q&A section for people currently using drugs and/or coming into contact with someone using drugs. Additional pages include a step-by-step guide to assisting someone experiencing an overdose as well as wound care guidance. 

PDF Resource Guide: https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2303_BHA_XylazinePeopleUsingDrugs-2.pdf