09/10/2026
PLEASE SHARE!! If you’re using drugs once in a while or if you’re someone who uses drugs daily, we encourage you to practice harm reduction measures: never use alone, go slowly, use fentanyl and xylazine test strips, learn about the importance of rescue breaths, have a naloxone kit available and if you are on the scene of an overdose call 911. Naloxone is available at multiple organizations in Broome County. There’s also a Never Use Alone hotline: simply call 1-877-696-1996 to speak with a live person, judgement free.
We want to remind community members of the impacts of xylazine and medetomidine on opioid overdoses; these non-opioid substances are often added to drugs such as co***ne, he**in, methamphetamines, counterfeit pills and fentanyl to enhance drug effects or increase street value. If an overdose occurs and someone was suspected to have used one of these substances, rescue breaths are especially important.
If someone is experiencing an overdose, it’s important to call 9-1-1, administer naloxone, and provide rescue breaths.
Both fentanyl and xylazine test strips are also available in the community. If you or someone you love need harm reduction resources like a naloxone kit, xylazine and/or fentanyl test strips, you can call 211 for information on where to get them. That number is available 24 hours a day.
The Southern Tier AIDS Program (STAP) offers drug checking services at its 275-277 Main Street location in Johnson City. This service allows you to receive on the spot lab quality analysis that will tell you exactly what substances are in the sample presented and at what strengths. Knowledge is power, so come and find out what you have, free of charge. For more information call 607-237-0497.
