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Drug checking strips are small, individually packaged strips that allow people who are using drugs to detect deadly substances like fentanyl and xylazine in their drug supply. Knowing what is in their drugs allows people to make real-time decisions about how best to stay safe.
The videos below provide a simple guide to checking for the presence of fentanyl and xylazine in street drugs.
Fentanyl Checking Strips – English
Fentanyl Checking Strips – Spanish
Xylazine Checking Strips – English
Xylazine Checking Strips – Spanish
