Los Angeles County health officials issued a public alert Wednesday, warning of increased overdose risks associated with the animal sedative xylazine, which has been detected in illicit drugs in areas including San Francisco and San Diego. The presence of the medication in those California cities indicates "that xylazine is now likely present within the drug supply in Los Angeles," according to the county Department of Public Health. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/health-officials-warn-of-increased-overdose-risk-related-to-animal-sedative/509-03544751-1af0-40ad-86b3-eed7d8133f29