Dangerous New Drug Overdoses Reported Across the Country

A dangerous drug cocktail has hit the United States and some local doctors worry it could hit the Mahoning Valley because of its cheap costs and easily accessible ingredients.

It is called Krokodil, which is a mixture of codeine and substances like gasoline and paint thinner. Doctors say the drug mimics heroin, but this injectable drug destroys the body from the inside out, causing infection and gangrene.

"When you inject this drug, it causes massive tissue damage and death of your tissues, leading to the possibility of surgery, further tissue loss or loss of an extremity," said Dr. Michael Cicchillo of  Northside Hospital.

To continue reading this article click here:

http://www.wkbn.com/news/local/doctors-warn-of-drug-cocktail-dangers