Upcoming Xylazine Webinar
September 2023
Xylazine & Fentanyl: A Deadly Duo
Presenter: Dr. Laura Palombi
Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Description: This presentation will review the history of fentanyl and xylazine in the United States drug supply, compare the pharmacology of fentanyl and xylazine, and describe how fentanyl and xylazine can cause toxicity and overdose, separately and together. Attendees will review the pharmacology of naloxone and its utility in reversing opioid overdose. Participants will also be able to describe harm reduction strategies to reduce overdose and other harm resulting from fentanyl and xylazine use.Great Lakes ROTA-RC Webinars
The Great Lakes Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center (ROTA-RC), a collaboration of six midwestern states, is proud to offer a series of webinars around opioid treatment and recovery in the upcoming year. For questions about the webinars or Great Lakes ROTA-RC, please contact Mary Jo Katras (mkatras@umn.edu).
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