How a flesh-rotting ‘zombie drug’ is complicating the overdose crisis
CBC News: The National・2 minutes read
A dangerous drug called Tran, a mix of fentanyl and xylazine, is causing severe health issues and overdose deaths in Canada, particularly in areas like Philadelphia's Kensington and Windsor, Ontario. Personal stories emphasize the critical need for testing, support, and funding to address the spread of Tran and prevent further tragedies.
Insights
- The drug called Tran, a mix of fentanyl and xylazine, is causing severe infections and abscesses, particularly impacting Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood and Ontario, leading to a rise in overdose deaths and health issues.
- Xylazine, increasingly used as a cutting agent in street drugs in Canada, poses a significant risk when combined with fentanyl, emphasizing the necessity for drug testing services, support systems, and funding to address the escalating crisis and prevent more tragedies.
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Recent questions
What is Tran?
Tran is a dangerous drug mix of fentanyl and xylazine.
Where is Tran prevalent?
Tran is prevalent in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood.
What is xylazine?
Xylazine is a cutting agent in street drugs.
How is Ontario affected by Tran?
Ontario, particularly Windsor, faces a rise in toxic drug supply.
Why is testing for Tran important?
Testing for Tran is crucial to prevent further tragedies.
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Tran: Deadly Drug Epidemic in Canada
- Ryan Green is a victim of a dangerous drug called Tran, a mix of fentanyl and xylazine, causing severe infections and abscesses.
- Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is heavily affected by Tran, with a mobile clinic treating numerous individuals with skin rotting wounds from the drug.
- Xylazine, known as Tran, is increasingly being used as a cutting agent in street drugs in Canada, worsening the overdose crisis.
- Ontario, particularly Windsor, is facing a rise in toxic drug supply, with xylazine causing severe health issues and overdose deaths.
- Drug checking services in Toronto reveal the presence of xylazine in street drugs, increasing the risk of dangerous suppression of vital signs when combined with fentanyl.
- Personal stories of struggle and overdose highlight the urgent need for testing, support, and funding to combat the spread of Tran and prevent further tragedies.
