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He fentanyl usea synthetic opiate 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphinehas become a public health threat in several countries around the world, especially the United States.
According to data published by CNN en Español, fentanyl was involved in almost the 70% of overdose deaths in 2023. However, last year there were nearly 1,500 fewer deaths from overdose fentanyl-related deaths in 2022.
Although fentanyl is used to relieve certain severe pain and can only be consumed with a doctor’s prescriptionIn recent months, there has been an increase in the consumption of this substance compulsively and without prescription.
The state of Philadelphia, more precisely in Kensingtonon, has become the epicenter of fentanyl consumption. In this area, now called the ‘zombie neighborhood’, you can see the devastating impact of this substance and the consequences of its consumption.
This is the ‘zombie neighborhood’ in the USA devastated by fentanyl
A YouTuber, identified as ‘Planeta Juan’, took a tour of Kensington, Philadelphia to portray the problem of fentanyl consumptionor what is experienced in that area and how it has impacted the people and the community.
In the video, which lasts about 22 minutes, Planeta Juan meets with several people who actively consume fentanyl and interviews them. In their statements, several tell him the effects of consuming this substance and even They show what their skin and fingers look like.
The effects of this substance on humans are so strong that fentanyl has been referred to as ‘zombie drugs’. Whoever consumes it becomes depressed and practically loses control over their body, as if he were disgraced.
During the tour, the YouTuber came across several people who consume fentanyl, who show him that they have the dtwisted fingers and even skin lacerations. Likewise, others told him that they have been consuming this substance for several years and that it is very difficult to “leave” her.
Fentanyl is much more effective than morphine as a pain reliever, generating an instant effect on the brain and blood. Constant use of this substance can ccause dizziness, slow breathing and confusion, impacting both physical and mental and emotional health.
