Xylazine is toxic to humans. While initial effects are similar to opioids (relaxation, pain relief), xylazine can cause dangerously low blood pressure and heart rate along with comatose sedation.
In most states, xylazine is not a scheduled drug because it’s not meant for human consumptions. However, this is changing. For example, in New York state xylazine is now a schedule III controlled substance.
In most states, xylazine is not a controlled substance because it is not meant for humans. However, this is changing due to the recreational use of the drug and in states like New York, it has become a schedule III controlled substance.