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A comment on Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of or Use of Marijuana. Parent comment

Re:Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of o... by krispyfi on Friday December 22, 2023 @10:20PM (#38741332)
I think you are mischaracterizing the emergence of tranq.

"Xylazine proliferated as a response to the shorter fentanyl highs, with drug sellers using it to extend the high & mimic a traditional heroin experience."

https://twitter.com/SyringeAccess/status/1626623755329097728...

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Re:Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of o... by oooyay on Friday December 22, 2023 @11:43PM (#38741693)
No, that's saying exactly what I am. It's increasing the potency of the drug. The DEA report says the same, although it also mentions xylazine is cheaper than the market price of fent: https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/The%20Growin...
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