In 2020, the TN Together Student Survey found that the average age for first using a substance was 13 to 14 years old. Identifying and intervening at that age is thus crucial. Most of the time, however, the problem isn’t caught until later: usually when the person is college-aged.
Everyone who’s gone to elementary school in the last 50 years had some sort of “Just Say No” sessions and activities. We’re all familiar with this type of informational prevention. But there is much more to the picture.
SMART has created a fact sheet on Xylazine, highlighting currently known information on this drug, including trends, presentations, treatment and more. Please read and share!