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. 

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 snuck into other street drugs without warning. Emergency workers and doctors say they’re seeing more and more patients with wounds that won’t heal and bodies that shut down.

Some believe this crisis is not just about addiction. They say it’s connected to deeper problems—like how city leaders have allowed unsafe conditions to grow, or how the drug supply seems to keep changing in dangerous ways. Others wonder why xylazine is still easy to get, even though it's hurting so many people. A few critics are asking if certain groups are turning a blind eye or if the crisis is being used to push more government control in cities.

No matter what, it’s clear this is serious. More help is needed to warn people, stop the spread, and clean up neighborhoods that are overwhelmed. Some cities have started testing drugs for xylazine before giving them to people in need, just to make sure they’re safe.

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