We have seen zombies in many Hollywood movies like The Walking Dead, Zombie Land, and in the Tamil movie Mrudhan. The zombie virus can cause dire consequences where infected individuals completely forget themselves and turn into beasts and bite their fellow human beings. Although what is seen in movies is fiction, it is noteworthy that in real life similar effects of zombie virus have happened in Ippuvi. Especially the news about turning into a zombie by taking drugs has made people panic. While it was thought to be a virus for so long, becoming a zombie through drugs has come as a shock.
Narcotics
‘Drunk Drunka Dope’ is also known as zombie drug. The name of this drug is xylazine. Taking this narcotic can cause very bad side effects and is said to be similar to taking an anesthetic. Also, it is said to cause terrible sleep, stress and difficulty in breathing.
People who take this drug xylazine seem to be unable to stand. Apart from this, zombie-like symptoms are also reported. This zombie is said to have holes in its skin and non-functioning limbs.
This drug can cause excess risks if it is mixed with the food we eat. Also, according to a report in the New York Post, “The US Food and Drug Administration has approved xylazine for use in livestock. But it is not safe for human consumption.” Even small doses of xylazine are dangerous. The main problem with this drug is that it is said to be difficult to save a person’s life if they overdose.
Like a zombie roaming the streets..
Xylazine, a drug that is dangerous to humans, has been consumed by many people, including young people, and is roaming the streets like a zombie. As a result, people are said to be suffering from not coming out of their homes. Also, scenes of walking like a zombie on the streets are being shared on the internet.
Following this, Xylazine was first introduced in 2006 in Philadelphia. According to the New York City Department of Health, 2,668 people died in 2021 after consuming the drug xylazine. It is noteworthy that in a study conducted in 10 cities on this xylazine drug, 1 percent of deaths were recorded in 2015 and 6.7 percent of deaths in 2021.
People are demanding action to stop this zombie drug that is currently threatening America.