"UK Authorities Sound Alarm Over Deadly 'Zombie Drug' in Cannabis Vapes"

The powerful animal tranquilizer xylazine, known as the "zombie drug," is causing major problems in the US and has now been linked to 11 deaths in Britain. Researchers have warned that the drug is being mixed with other substances and is penetrating the UK's illicit drug market, posing a growing public health threat. Healthcare workers have been urged to test skin ulcers for potential links to xylazine use, and there is a call for expanded harm reduction interventions for people who use drugs to help them stay safe.