It is so terrifying that the words ‘walking zombies’ are used to describe its users.
What is even more alarming is that compared to the life expectancy of a heroin addict being seven years, the life expectancy of a Krokodil addict is just a year or two.
It is said Krokodil is a fairly new drug that originated in Russia.
While several drugs are considered to be very addictive and physically damaging, Krokodil is said to be the worst destroyer of body tissue, the mind and soul.
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The question is, why would anyone want to use a destructive drug like Krokodil?
One of the reasons is when heroin addicts no longer can afford their highly addictive drug, they resort to Krokodil, which has a stronger kick and is about a tenth of the price of heroin.
While prices may vary, the street price for heroin is said to be R50 per gram. South Africa has a huge number of low-income heroin addicts, making the increasing use of Krokodil almost inevitable.
According to reports, Krokodil is fast-acting and estimated to be around eight to ten times more potent than morphine.
One of the reasons is when heroin addicts no longer can afford their highly addictive drug, they resort to Krokodil, which has a stronger kick and is about a tenth of the price of heroin.
While prices may vary, the street price for heroin is said to be R50 per gram. South Africa has a huge number of low-income heroin addicts, making the increasing use of Krokodil almost inevitable.
According to reports, Krokodil is fast-acting and estimated to be around eight to ten times more potent than morphine.
However, the half-life is short, and euphoric effects may last less than two hours. Due to the short “high”, many users take the drug more often to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
Sources: www.drugs.com and www.narconon.org
