PCSS: What Now: Xylazine in the Age of Opioid Use Disorder

As the opioid use crisis continues to progress, communities across the country are now being faced with additional dangers such as the misuse of xylazine, a powerful sedative commonly used for animals, in the drug supply. Recent studies indicate this potent substance, when used with opioids, increases overdose risk and complicates treatment and long-term healthcare. Join the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS) for a discussion of the history and context of xylazine and opioid use as well as options for treatment and care.

Learning Objectives for this webinar include:

• Discuss the context of opioid and veterinary medicine misuse in rural and urban areas.
• Describe the effective strategies to address medical issues associated with xylazine misuse.
• Examine prevention and treatment options for opioid and xylazine misuse.