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"Zombie drug" xylazine has caused alarm in the USA as it has left people’s skin to rot. Reportedly, this new zombie drug, used as a veterinarian sedative, has been exhibiting "flesh-eating" properties. This new drug has reportedly entered the illicit dealers market along with other drugs for its ability to offer an extended period of "high" and is causing some serious health issues.
In this article, we will give you insights on the new zombie drug which has caused menace in the US and might be turning people into zombies.
What Is Xylazine?
Xylazine or the zombie drug, is a component of "tranq," an animal tranquilizer that comprises Fentanyl. According to reports, this new zombie drug might have entered into the local illicit supplies of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. Xylazine and fentanyl are combined to make tranq. Dealers are well aware that the presence of fentanyl extends to a period of "high," which has increased the overall appeal of Xylazine.
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The use of zombie drug is rising at a high rate, leading to problems such as overdoses and skin infections. Xylazine medication is now at the epicenter of the US opioid crisis, and the drug is causing the deterioration of the user’s skin.
Zombie Drug Has Alarmed People in the US
The spread of this zombie drug, or Xylazine, has caused a major public panic in the USA and has horrified public authorities because of the scars and symptoms that it is leaving. Xylazine is easily available over the counter in the USA for just a few dollars.
As per Sky News, one user said that the use of "tranq" has been "zombifying" the bodies of people. He said that until nine months ago, there were no wounds to his body, but now there are holes in the feet and legs. The catastrophic effects of this drug have certainly been terrifying for users as well as public health officials.
According to New York City Department of Health reports, more than two thousand people have died from an overdose of the new drug and increasing use of the zombie drug might further worsen this drug epidemic.
Common Xylazine Side Effects
Exposure to the zombie drug can reportedly cause some side effects or symptoms. Some of the most common xylazine side effects include:
- Semi-conscious conditions
- Causes decay in your skin
- Eschar or scaly layers of dead tissue caused by open wounds, which, if left untreated, might require amputation
- Excessive tiredness or fatigue
- Respiratory depression
Additionally, higher doses of Xylazine for a prolonged period of time many cause users to pass out for a while, as they work as tranquilizers, and reawaken after a few hours. Therefore, using the zombie drug in this manner might also increase the chances of accidents.
Public health professionals and doctors are extremely concerned about the spread of Xylazine or new zombie drug, and are alarmed by the side effects or injuries that it leaves on its users’ bodies. The non-opioid Xylazine is deemed unsafe for humans as its prolonged use does not allow for people to respond to naloxone, which tends to be one of the most common reverse treatments for overdose.
