In the video clips, the young men swaying in the streets with a clumsy gait, oblivious to their surroundings, raises questions about the nature of the substance these young people use.
It was understood that it was related to a new drug that aroused the interest of the media and spread among American youth after the investigation, lowering the pulse of its users and posing a danger to himself and those around him. around and may eventually die.
The American media, which gave wide coverage to the news, stated that the drug is known as “tranq” or “zombie drug”, it is a mixture of xylazine and fentanyl, which is usually used to calm large animals such as horses. It is the most dangerous type of drug.
Experts have confirmed that this mixture becomes deadly and the addict turns into what looks like a living dead “zombie”, and his symptoms begin with shortness of breath and stop blood flow, leading to rot in the layers of the skin and in some cases. achieve the inevitability of amputation of limbs.
Experts explained that xylazine gives a feeling of euphoria that lasts longer than other opioids, noting that it gives a “relaxing feeling.”
The most dangerous thing is that doctors can treat a patient who has taken an overdose of fentanyl with the drug “Narcan”, but this drug is powerless against the “zombie drug”.
The state of Texas has so far reported at least four deaths due to “zombie drugs,” and the Drug Enforcement Administration has warned Texans of the spread of this drug on the black market and urged residents to be vigilant.
As a precautionary measure, mobile medical units equipped with nurses have now sprung up in many cities to assist those suffering from the dire side effects of this drug, especially after trustees indicated that this drug is available in 48 of the 50 states.