Tag: xylazine

Deadly Street Drug ‘Tranq’ Found in San Francisco Overdose Victims

Traces of a deadly new drug called “tranq” has been found in the bodies of overdose victims in San Francisco, authorities say. Tranq, or xylazine, is an animal tranquilizer that authorities believe is added to illicit street opioids to heighten and prolong effects, particularly for fentanyl, which is known for short, but intense, highs. The…


Deadly Street Drug ‘Tranq’ Found in San Francisco Overdose Deaths

Traces of a deadly drug called “tranq” has been found in the bodies of people who died of an overdose in San Francisco, authorities say. Tranq, or xylazine, is an animal tranquilizer that authorities believe is added to illicit street opioids to heighten and prolong effects, particularly for fentanyl, which is known for short, but…


Animal Tranquilizer Abused as a ‘Zombie Drug’ Causing Concern Among Authorities

An animal tranquilizer being used as a street drug has raised concern among authorities throughout the United States due to its high potential for overdose, necrotic skin ulcerations, and reports of the need for amputation of injured extremeties. Xylazine, also known as tranq, tranq dope, sleep-cut, Philly dope, or zombie drug, is being added to…