Beware: The Dangers of Xylazine in Street Drugs and the Alarming Rise of Severe Skin Wounds

New horrors have emerged, adding to your existential dread. This week alone, I’ve encountered three cases of the same type of gruesome wounds—and it's only Wednesday.

The culprit? Xylazine, a drug typically used for sedation and anesthesia in cattle and other animals.

Someone out there decided to mix Xylazine with street drugs, increasing their potency and duration. But here's the terrifying part: Narcan, the life-saving drug used to reverse opioid overdoses, doesn’t work on Xylazine. Instead, this drug induces a prolonged blackout stupor and causes large, open skin wounds, ulcers, and abscesses. Over time, these wounds spread across a person’s arms and legs, leading to severe infections and, in extreme cases, limb rot.

This is not something to take lightly. I’ve seen more of these horrifying drug-related wounds in the past month than I’ve ever seen in my 21-year career. If you or someone you know uses street drugs, be aware of this escalating danger. The risk is real, and the consequences are devastating.

Stay informed, stay safe, and consider seeking help if you’re in a position where street drugs are a regular part of your life.