Drugs

NY Daily News -  A powerful animal tranquilizer-turned-dangerous street drug, xylazine — also known as “tranq” — is increasingly being mixed into New York City’s narcotics supply with deadly results, the Daily News has learned. It’s known as the “zombie drug” for the gruesome sores it causes on people’s bodies and for how it knocks users out right in their tracks — in the middle of the sidewalk or even in the street. Despite xylazine’s spreading throughout the U.S. — it’s been found in the drug supply in 48 out of 50 states — New York City has not been as affected as the rest of the country. Until now. More.