Spread of dangerous medetomidine prompts health advisory from CDC

Amid reports that the sedative medetomidine is being detected with soaring frequency in illicit drug seizures, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this month issued a health advisory that highlights the severe withdrawal syndrome associated with the drug.

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Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
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2026-04-17
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https://doi.org/10.1002/adaw.34881
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Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
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Spread of dangerous medetomidine prompts health advisory from CDC

Gary Enos
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
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Spread of dangerous medetomidine prompts health advisory from CDC

Gary Enos
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Abstract

Amid reports that the sedative medetomidine is being detected with soaring frequency in illicit drug seizures, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this month issued a health advisory that highlights the severe withdrawal syndrome associated with the drug.

Alcoholism & Drug Abuse WeeklyVol. 38(16)
Good health and well-being
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Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
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