Deadly ‘Zombie’ Sedative Penetrating The U.K.’s Illicit Drugs Market

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as cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin, are seen at St. Ann's Corner of Harm Reduction in New York City on May 25, 2023.An animal tranquilizer that can lead to amputation and even death has been detected in counterfeit medications in the U.K.

In 14 cases, the drug was found in counterfeit prescription medicines. In two, it was detected in cannibis vapes containing tetrahydrocannabinol , which is illegal in the U.K. “We also know that most people who buy heroin will not intend to buy xylazine and this combination increases the risk of overdose.”

 

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