Krokodil is a derivative of codeine that is intravenously abused as a cheap substitute for heroin. It has sedative and pain-relieving effects, is highly addictive, and can lead to gangrene that …

Initially introduced in Russia, krokodil is considered an inexpensive and highly addictive substitute for heroin. 1, 2 Its name is derived from crocodile (krokodil in Russian) and refers to the scaly, …

2019年8月6日 · Krokodil (desomorphine) is a dangerous and potentially fatal drug that causes a number of side effects, including scaly, green and black skin that resembles an alligator. …

2024年8月8日 · The name “krokodil” is thought to either derive from the appearance of a user’s skin around the injection site (which may become discolored and scaly—resembling that of a …

2023年10月30日 · Krokodil, or Desomorphine, is a semi-synthetic opioid from Russia, made from codeine and toxic substances like gasoline or hydrochloric acid. Named after the Russian …

2023年8月14日 · Krokodil can cause serious damage to a person’s skin. It is associated with causing greenish, scaly skin due to damaged blood vessels, thrombosis, and damaged soft …

2023年8月16日 · For those who abuse the drug long-term, the effects can include greenish, scaly skin due to damaged blood vessels, thrombophlebitis, as well as damaged soft tissues. The …

The street name “krokodil” comes from the scaly, crocodile-like skin that users develop due to severe tissue damage. This drug is made from desomorphine, a synthetic opioid, but it is often …

2013年11月14日 · Marraffa describes an extremely addictive injectable opioid called krokodil (pronounced like crocodile), known as the "flesh-eating drug", so named because users report …

Krokodil, also known as desomorphine, is a highly potent opioid derivative of codeine. Its street name derives from the drug's devastating effects on users' skin, causing it to resemble the …