Krokodil (Desomorphine)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About three weeks ago we published a piece on obscure drugs of abuse where we profiled a rogue opiate called Krokodil – (Desomorphine) that can cause necrosis of the skin. This is why the drug is called “flesh eating” which is due to the way in which the drug is prepared. The drug is in the news today, making its first appearance in the US.

In the News:https://in.reuters.com/article/2013/09/26/usa-arizona-krokodil-idINL2N0HM2FX20130926

Our Article:https://issuu.com/sosborn/docs/marin_medicine_fall_2013