"Because it is not listed as a controlled substance for animals or humans, “tranq” lands in a confusing and horrifying gray area — and hospitals rarely test for it with routine toxicology screenings."
Skin-rotting drug 'tranq' infiltrates big cities: 'Zombifying bodies'
Xylazine — also known as “tranq dope” and “zombie drug” — is wreaking havoc with its devastating effects: It can literally rot the user’s skin.Brooke Kato (New York Post)