UK Government Drug Ban Targets ‘Zombie Drug’ Xylazine And Other Opioids
The British government announced new legislation Tuesday that would ban the drug xylazine, commonly referred to as the “zombie drug,” along with 21 other harmful substances. As The Economic Times reported, the move is part of a broader effort to reduce drug-related deaths and clamp down on criminal gangs that profit from these dangerous drugs.
Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is a potent animal sedative that has been increasingly misused in combination with opioids such as heroin or fentanyl. It often leaves long-term users in a semi-conscious state and is linked to severe skin lesions that do not heal. The UK Home Office has also found traces of xylazine …