Xylazine Addiction Treatment in NYC
Treatment for xylazine-contaminated opioid use in Manhattan. Medical detox, wound care, and MAT.
Xylazine in the NYC Drug Supply
Xylazine — often called 'tranq' — is a veterinary sedative that has increasingly contaminated the NYC fentanyl supply. It is not an opioid, which means Narcan does not reverse it. It also causes severe skin wounds that require specialized care.
An estimated 21% of NYC overdose deaths now involve xylazine. If you've been using fentanyl or heroin, there's a high likelihood you've been exposed to xylazine as well.
How We Treat Xylazine Involvement
Xylazine withdrawal is more complicated than opioid withdrawal alone. We manage it with a combination of opioid detox protocols, non-opioid sedation, and medical stabilization. For patients with tranq wounds, we coordinate wound care with outside medical providers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Narcan reverse xylazine overdose?
No. Narcan (naloxone) only reverses opioid overdoses. For xylazine-involved overdoses, give Narcan (since fentanyl is almost always present), call 911, and perform rescue breathing.
How are tranq wounds treated?
Tranq wounds require regular wound care, potentially including debridement. We coordinate with medical providers during your stay.