Behind the Star
Behind the Star
Orange County Sheriff's Office
"Zombie drug" Xylazine: A new threat in the battle against drug deaths
29 minutes Posted Sep 21, 2023 at 5:40 pm.
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."
: An overview of Xylazine
: Will Xylazine replace Fentanyl?
: Xylazine can cause rotting of flesh in users
: Because Xylazine is not an opioid, Naloxone (Narcan) does not reverse its effects
: Fake pills are another major concern
: Penalties for trafficking
: Misconceptions about users
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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