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Tranq has become a bigger part of Philly’s street fentanyl supply. The wounds left behind are killing people


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Tranq has become a bigger part of Philly’s street fentanyl supply. The wounds left behind are killing people

 

 

What drug users and people who work with them in Philadelphia talk about is the smell. The smell of rotting flesh from open infected wounds.

Some users say they feel ashamed of the state of their bodies, but more feel a sense of urgency. They need help. The wounds are killing them.

“It is absolutely horrible. That’s the reality, though,” said James Sherman, known as Sherm around Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, where he once used drugs and where he now tries to help those still on the streets.  

The need for help has become more urgent over the last three years, as the animal tranquilizer xylazine, also called tranq, has become a bigger part of Philly’s street fentanyl supply. Xylazine can cause large wounds that won’t heal, no matter where you inject it and they can appear even if you snort it or smoke it. Infections are common and can even lead to amputations.  

“Some people aren’t ready to see that yet,” Sherman said. “It’s literally people’s flesh rotting, and you can smell it.” ...

https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/07/health/philadelphia-xylazine-tranq-drug/index.html

 

Interesting shit hole that Philadelphia has become.

Now some of the residents there are using animal tranquilizers to get high.

The Philly Fairy does NOT use this to get high.

I repeat...The Philly Fairy does NOT use this to get high.

I want NO confusion on this.

The Philly Fairy uses it as a date rape drug on livestock.

 

 

 

 

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