Zeroing in on Xylazine

This training, hosted by the Grayken Center for Addition Training and Technical Assistance, provides knowledge on xylazine, a CNS depressant, linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths in the US. This describes the physiologic effects of xylazine, manifestations of xylazine intoxication, overdose, communicable infections associated with xylazine use, and wound care for persons injecting xylazine. This session is intended for providers, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. Continuing education credits are available for this training; see the registration page for more information.

Following this training, participants will have the knowledge to:

• Describe the physiologic effects of xylazine.
• Recognize manifestations of intoxication in persons using xylazine.
• Recall signs of xylazine overdose and appropriate response.
• Identify common skin and soft tissue infections associated with xylazine use.
• Describe practices to decrease risk of skin and soft tissue infections in persons using xylazine.
• Recall methods of wound care for persons injecting xylazine.

This training is 60 minutes long. There will be an optional 30-minute Q&A session following the training, which will not count for credit.