DEA: Xylazine Involved in 6,096 Overdose Deaths in 2023

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:41:25 +0000
Public Health

The DEA issued a public safety alert stating that xylazine was involved in 6,096 overdose deaths in 2023, making it the fourth most common drug in such fatalities. The alert indicates that all 50 states have reported the presence of xylazine in the illicit drug supply.