As xylazine becomes increasingly prevalent in Connecticut’s drug supply, public health officials and substance use experts spoke with the News about increased xylazine use across the state and recommendations for the public on how to stay safe.
This hour on Where We Live, we take a look at the fentanyl crisis. Data from the state Department of Public health show that 86% of the 1,524 overdose deaths in 2021 were caused by fentanyl.