The Dangerous Drug That’s Hurting People in Cities Like San Francisco
A scary drug is showing up on the streets, especially in places like San Francisco. The Flesh-Eating Drug Taking Over San Francisco, America | Documentary - YouTube People are calling it the “flesh-eating drug” because it causes terrible wounds that can damage skin and muscle. The drug’s real name is xylazine, but some call it “tranq.” It’s not new, but it’s spreading fast and causing big problems in cities across America. Xylazine is supposed to be used by veterinarians on animals—not people. But dealers are mixing it with fentanyl, a very strong painkiller, to make street drugs even stronger. The problem is, xylazine doesn’t respond to the normal overdose medicine called Narcan. That means if someone takes too much, it’s much harder to save them. And even if they survive, the drug can rot their skin and cause infections so bad, some people need amputations. Many people who take this drug don’t even know it’s in what they’re using. That’s why it’s spreading so fast—it’s being snu...