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		krispyfi on Dec 23, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Granting pardon for the offense of simple possessi... 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...

oooyay on Dec 23, 2023 [–]

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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