Ukraine was swallowed by the drug "crocodile"
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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Painkillers and anti-cough drugs in Ukrainian pharmacies are sold without a doctor's prescription. And they are not very popular because of the low prices, but because of the content of codeine in them - the raw material for the production of the desomorphine drug.
Consumers of this drug live from 3 months to 1 year. During this time they are covered with ulcers all over the body, refuses the liver, kidneys, brain, gangrene of extremities is possible.
"The structure of dezamorphin includes a wide variety of impurities - bleaches, acids and so on. These substances often lead to necrosis of the most diverse tissues of the body. On the skin appear rashes in the form of scales, which makes the skin look like a crocodile skin, "- experts say.
In Russia, the drug "crocodile" is in second place in popularity after heroin. It has already occupied 25% of the market and is confidently spreading. In this connection, since June 1, all preparations containing codeine in Russia are sold only on prescription. In Ukraine, so far only going to go along this path.
However, narcologists in this regard skepticism do not hide, remembering the story of the tramadol. This drug was also transferred to a group of prescription drugs, but there were no fewer drug addicts, but patients who needed this drug were affected.