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"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.

via The Telegraph|

#drug-abuse #health-drug-abuse #overdose-prevention

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"Deadly 'Zombie' Drug Containing Human Bones Sweeps West Africa"

A new drug called "kush" is causing a crisis in West Africa, with around a million people addicted and a dozen deaths per week. The drug, rumored to contain ground-up human bones, is a mixture of cannabis, fentanyl, tramadol, formalin, and formaldehyde. Users exhibit violent behavior and self-harm, leading to an overwhelmed psychiatric hospital in Sierra Leone. While the rumor of human bones in the drug is likely unfounded, it has led to grave robbing and desecration of over 1,000 graves in the region.

via BroBible|

#addiction #africa #drug-abuse

health-crime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Grave Robbing Dealers Peddle Deadly Zombie Drug Made from Human Bones, Killing Dozens Weekly"

A new highly addictive drug called "Kush" made with human bones is causing a crisis in Sierra Leone, with dealers resorting to grave robbing to keep up with demand. The drug, which is openly sold and smoked on the streets, has led to widespread addiction and a surge in deaths, with an estimated dozen users dying weekly. Young people, facing poverty and lack of opportunities, turn to Kush to escape their harsh realities, leading to devastating consequences including homelessness, violence, and health issues. The psychiatric hospital is overwhelmed with cases, but resources are limited, and many patients relapse without proper follow-up treatment. The problem has also spread to neighboring countries, with an estimated one million people addicted across the region.

via The US Sun|

#drug-addiction #grave-robbers #health-crime

health-crime2 years ago•5 min saved

"Deadly Addiction: The Terrifying Truth Behind the Human Bone-Infused Zombie Drug"

A new synthetic drug called 'kush' containing human bones is causing a devastating addiction crisis in Sierra Leone, leading to around a dozen deaths weekly and prompting dealers to rob graves to meet demand. Priced at 20p a joint, the highly addictive drug is openly sold and smoked on the streets, leaving users looking like 'zombies.' The drug, made from toxic chemicals, herbs, cannabis, disinfectant, and human bone fragments, has led to a surge in addiction-related admissions at the country's psychiatric hospital, but limited resources make follow-up treatment difficult.

via Daily Mail|

#addiction #health-crime #human-bones