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"Zombie drug" Xylazine: A new threat in the battle against drug deaths

"Zombie drug" Xylazine: A new threat in the battle against drug deaths

Update: 2023-09-21
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Orange County Sheriff's Office Captain Darryl Blanford and a narcotics agent, whose identity remains undisclosed due to the sensitive nature of his work, talk about the enigmatic realm of Xylazine, a drug commonly known as "Tranq" or the "Zombie Drug."

  • (1:39 ): An overview of Xylazine
  • (5:01 ): Will Xylazine replace Fentanyl?
  • (8:12 ): Xylazine can cause rotting of flesh in users
  • (9:10 ): Because Xylazine is not an opioid, Naloxone (Narcan) does not reverse its effects
  • (14:09 ): Fake pills are another major concern
  • (18:55 ): Penalties for trafficking
  • (21:26 ): Misconceptions about users
  • (26:58 ): Ways OCSO is combating the drug problem
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"Zombie drug" Xylazine: A new threat in the battle against drug deaths

"Zombie drug" Xylazine: A new threat in the battle against drug deaths