Posted on 05/27/2023 5:18:24 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Horrific footage shows the devastating toll the “tranq” drug epidemic has had on addicts in Philadelphia.
The Kensington neighborhood — made infamous by its open-air drug market — is seen completely packed with the slumped-over and passed-out drug users in the video posted to TikTok by urbanvisuals2.0.
The harrowing clip comes as the “City of Brother Love” struggles with the rising use of the drug Xylazine, or “tranq,” which is a deadly sedative used to enhance the effects of heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl.
The drug is so potent the White House recently declared it an “emerging threat.”
Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, issued the warning last month.
Philadelphia health officials say the city has been greatly impacted by the epidemic.
“Xylazine has hit Philadelphia particularly hard, causing increased overdose deaths as well as severe wounds that can lead to sepsis and amputation,” the Philadelphia Department of Health and Board of Health said in a joint statement last month. “As a result, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health has been working closely with partners across the city to address this new aspect of the drug overdose epidemic.”
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I guess those Philadelphia politicians who benefit from drug cartel bribes are preventing any cleanup.
I thought the answer was free sterile needles................
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Democrats have to have thier drugs. Let them die.
None of those nasty conservatives around, so that’s a plus.
I hate the use of the word “epidemic,” epidemics affect victims. These folks are not victims of a merciless virus. This is self inflicted.
All reliable Biden and Democrat voters.
I hate being unsympathetic, but bad choices have consequences. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
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Free housing in city-run hostels.
It was that way 30 years ago. $3 hookers high as a kite on smack, drunks, vagrants, and all the joy that brings. That area used to be part of my territory for my job. A few old manufacturers were still there. Gone now though.
It’s all the fault of Christians. WE don’t need to be feeding them. WE need to take them in. It is painstakingly sad to me to see situations like this, every one of those people that we see, is a soul in need of saving. But, as usual, you’re fighting against the Democrat party, who encourages this behavior.
At least back then you did have sensible Democrats, like Frank Rizzo.
Not to worry. Everyone of these drugged-out zombies are on record as registered and consistent voters for the Demonicrat straight-party ticket.
I hate when they call alcoholism or drug addiction a “disease.”
“...which is a deadly sedative used to enhance the effects of heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl.”
Enhancing fentanyl? No worries though, every addict who croaks will have 8,000 illegals every day to replace themselves.
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