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New Drug Withdrawal Crisis in Jails

Updated 2026-06-26 08:40 UTC 1 source Negative

A new type of drug withdrawal involving medetomidine-laced opioids is causing severe health issues in jails. Facilities are struggling to address this growing crisis, leading to calls for better preparedness and treatment protocols.

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Medetomidine-laced opioids cause severe, life-threatening withdrawal in jails. Here's why many facilities remain ill-equipped to treat a growing crisis.
2026-06-26 08:30 UTC
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