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Podcast: The Master of None
Episode: The Rise of Chinese made Xylazine: How a 'Flesh-Eating' Drug is Turning People into Zombies
Description: In this episode, we take a deep dive into the disturbing world of xylazine, a veterinary sedative that has become increasingly popular as a street drug in the United States. We'll explore the origins and chemical properties of xylazine, as well as the various street names it goes by, including "tranq dope" and "horse anesthesia." We'll also discuss the alarming effects that the drug can have on users, including disorientation, seizures, and even gangrene.
But xylazine is just one part of the larger fentanyl crisis that has swept the United States in recent years. We'll examine how fentanyl and other...