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

  • Sep 21 2023
  • Length: 30 mins
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"Zombie drug" Xylazine: A new threat in the battle against drug deaths

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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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