A terrifying phenomenon has swept through a number of American states these days, captured in video clips circulated by social media users, showing young people swaying in the streets with a sluggish gait, unaware of their surroundings, raising questions about the nature of the substance these youths consumed.

This sparked media curiosity and investigation revealed that it is related to a new drug spreading among American youth that reduces the heart rate of its users, posing a danger to themselves and those around them, and it could ultimately lead to death.

"Zombie drug"... a deadly mixture:

American media reported that the drug is known as "tranq" or "zombie drug," a mixture of xylazine, which is usually used to calm large animals like horses, and fentanyl, one of the most dangerous types of drugs.

Specialists confirmed that this mixture becomes lethal and turns the addict into something resembling the living dead "zombies," and its symptoms start with shortness of breath and cessation of blood supply leading to tissue necrosis, with some cases resulting in the necessity of limb amputation.

Prolongs euphoria:

Experts also explained that xylazine gives a feeling of euphoria that lasts longer compared to other opioid substances, noting that it provides a "calming sensation."

The most dangerous part is that doctors can treat patients who overdose on fentanyl using the drug "Narcan," but this drug is ineffective against the "zombie drug."

The state of Texas has reported at least four deaths so far resulting from the "zombie drug," and the Drug Enforcement Administration warned Texas residents about the spread of this drug on the black market and urged the public to be cautious.