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What Is Medetomidine? The New Sedative Appearing in Illicit Fentanyl

Medetomidine is a potent veterinary sedative that has increasingly appeared in the illicit fentanyl supply, creating additional risks of prolonged sedation, dangerously slow heart rate, low blood pressure, and severe withdrawal. Medetomidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, meaning it activates

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome in Teens_ Why Symptoms Can Return After Detox

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome in Teens: Why Symptoms Can Return After Detox

Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) is a term used to describe lingering or recurring symptoms after the acute withdrawal phase. Reported symptoms include anxiety, low mood, irritability, sleep problems, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, and cravings. However, PAWS does not have universally accepted