New Flesh-Eating Drug Turning People Into Zombies in the US

In a peculiar instance, a new street drug sold in Philadelphia is causing alarming physical harm to its users. According to reports, public health officials are concerned about its spread. The horrific effects of xylazine, also known as “tranq,” are wreaking havoc in major U.S. cities.

According to reports, the substance can cause the user’s skin to degenerate into a zombie-like state. Combining Xylazine and the opiate fentanyl produces Tranq. It can be purchased on the street for a few dollars per bag. Reports indicate that fentanyl prolongs the “hit.” However, it did more than simply make users semi-conscious.

Additionally, the skin degrades as a result. Eschar, a scaly crust of dead tissue generated by open wounds, may necessitate amputation if left untreated. According to reports, the likelihood of surviving an overdose is low.

The most common medication for reversing an overdose, Narcan or naloxone, may not always work on users, rendering Xylazine fatal. According to reports in the media, drug users are unhappy. According to users of the “zombie drug,” it eliminated “any form of happiness” associated with its use.

In addition to sedative-type side effects such as extreme fatigue and respiratory depression, xylazine causes open sores that, with continued exposure, can develop into rapidly-spreading infections. Anyone who uses drugs in this manner increases their risk of harm, such as a car accident or sexual assault.