In 18 Months, Flesh-Rotting 'Zombie Drug' Causes 9 Deaths And 150 Overdoses In US County
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Tranq is also known for leaving fentanyl addicts hunched over in a "zombie"-like stupor.
A flesh-eating "zombie drug" that has devastated cities throughout the United States, has led to 150 overdoses and nine fatalities over the last 18 months in Florida county, New York Post reported.
'Tranq', officially named xylazine and commonly called the “zombie drug'' is usually used as a tranquilizer on cows and horses. However, it has infiltrated the illegal drug market in the United States, with producers increasingly using it to augment fentanyl.
Orange County Sheriff John Mina said a shocking 80% of fentanyl seized during a recent takedown contained Xylazine.
At a press conference, Mr. Mina called Tranq an “emerging public health threat”, warning that overdose victims do not respond to emergency treatments.
