Medetomidine in Street Drugs: A Rising Concern for Communities
June 4, 2025
Medetomidine is a veterinary sedative that is now turning up more often in street drugs. In Pittsburgh and cities across the country, it’s being mixed with opioids like Fentanyl, which is raising serious concerns about public health. This combination makes overdoses more complicated to treat. Unlike Fentanyl, Medetomidine does not