Delaware Faces Overdose Surge as Deadly Mix Proves Resistant to Naloxone

Initial samples of drugs found in overdose cases contained xylazine, bromazolam, fentanyl, quinine, and caffeine. Officials in Delaware are alerting the public to a rise in overdoses resistant to the well-known opioid reversal drug Naloxone (Narcan). “In a typical period of time we may typically see five in that period, so [it’s] a significant increase. These patients are unique in that they are much more critically ill than most patients. “Many of these are requiring long-term care in our intensive care unit. This is a very disturbing trend.” Dr. Paul...