In most states, xylazine is not a scheduled drug because it’s not meant for human consumptions. However, this is changing. For example, in New York state xylazine is now a schedule III controlled substance.
In most states, xylazine is not a controlled substance because it is not meant for humans. However, this is changing due to the recreational use of the drug and in states like New York, it has become a schedule III controlled substance.
Sometimes, medications that are meant to improve the serotonin levels in the body can cause a dangerous reaction. This reaction is called serotonin syndrome, which results in the body producing too much serotonin. Unfortunately, this condition can be life-threatening...
Serotonin syndrome typically happens when medications that are supposed to boost serotonin levels (such as SSRIs) end up creating too much of this hormone. This condition can can also happen when people misuse prescription medications.
Studies show that serotonin syndrome is much more common than previously thought. However, more research is needed to understand how common it is and just how severe and potentially life-threatening it can be.
