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. Here's what makes it so ...

Desomorphine, a synthetic opioid also known as “krokodil” found for first time in St. Clair County, ... Rare flesh-rotting drug causing crocodile-like skin found in Michigan county, cops say ...

Desomorphine, a synthetic opioid also known as “krokodil” found for first time in St. Clair County, ... Rare flesh-rotting drug causing crocodile-like skin found in Michigan county, cops say ...

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Desomorphine, a synthetic opioid also known as “krokodil” found for first time in St. Clair County, ... Rare flesh-rotting drug causing crocodile-like skin found in Michigan county, cops say ...

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Authorities are warning the public about desomorphine — slang name, krokodil ― a semi-synthetic opioid that has the sedating impact of heroin but can leave a user's skin scaly, green and rotting.