In an effort to increase profits, traffickers mixed xylazine with other lethal drugs, such as fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine.
THE xylazinealso known as “Calm” OR “zombie drug”, it will be forbidden to enter United Kingdom by new legislation aimed at combating the devastating effects of this substance. Originally used as analgesic and sedative for animalsXylazine has serious side effects when used in humans, such as wounds and “flesh rot.” Studies indicate that this drug has an effect 50 times stronger than heroin.
In an effort to increase profits, traffickers mixed xylazine with other lethal drugs, such as fentanyl, heroin AND cocaine. This practice has resulted in the deaths of 11 Britons since 2022, according to the newspaper’s information DailyMailThe uncontrolled combination of these substances worries authorities around the world.
Why is xylazine dangerous?
The rapid increase in fatal overdoses involving the sedative combined with fentanyl caused the Office of National Drug Control Policy The White House declared this mixture an emerging threat to the United States in April 2023. Experts warn that xylazine, when combined with other drugs, multiplies the risks to human health.
In the UK, authorities are busy taking preventative measures to avoid a public health crisis. “We have seen what has happened in other countries when the use of these drugs has gotten out of control, which is why we are among the first countries to act and protect our communities from these dangerous new drugs.”he says Diana JohnsonBritish Police Minister.
Could the xylazine and fentanyl vaccine be a solution?
In addition to legislative measures, there are significant advances in medical research. Scientists are developing a vaccine that stimulates immune system to create antibodies against toxins, such as xylazine. This initiative is seen as a hope for reversing the damage caused by these substances in humans.
The researchers used a pioneering design principle, pairing the drug molecule (hapten) with a larger molecule (protein) and an adjuvant. The research already has a provisional patent, and the team is working to create a bifunctional antibody that can simultaneously reverse the toxicity of fentanyl and xylazine.
Kim D. Jandachemist and professor at Scripps Research, was one of those responsible for the discovery of the vaccine. He states: “Currently, there is no treatment for xylazine poisoning other than supportive care. Therefore, we believe that our research efforts and the data we provide will pave the way for effective treatment in humans.”
Source: Terra
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