Sponsor: Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS), Opioid Response Network (ORN)
This training 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.
Intended Audience
Providers, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians
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Event Details
- Date:
- August 5, 2025
- Time:
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location:
- virtual
- Cost:
- free