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 resembles a crocodile's skin.

The street name in Russia for homemade desomorphine is krokodil (Russian: крокодил, crocodile), possibly related to the chemical name of the precursor α-chlorocodide, or the resemblance of the skin damage caused by the drug to a crocodile's leather. [14]

2016年6月9日 · The main ingredient of krokodil is desomorphine, an opiate that is obtained through the synthesis of codeine. Emanuele Satolli Zhanna checks the krokodil while it cooks.

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. Here's what makes it so...

2024年8月8日 · Krokodil has been called a “zombie drug” by the media. Most reports of krokodil use in the media have shown addicted individuals who have gangrene or eschars (dead patches of skin) on their bodies.

2024年9月16日 · Like other opioids such as heroin, Krokodil is both a sedative (creates a feeling of calm) and an analgesic (pain reliever). In many cases, Krokodil is used as a cheaper substitute for heroin. Desomorphine (the active ingredient in Krokodil) is about ten times stronger than morphine, and its effects kick in much faster.

2024年8月1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 word for crocodile, it refers to the scaly skin at injection sites.

2025年1月17日 · Krokodil is the street name for desomorphine, a synthetic opioid that was first synthesised in 1932. It was initially used in medical settings as an effective pain relief drug, but its side effects, short duration and highly addictive nature have outweighed any of its advantages.

Discover the shocking and deadly world of Krokodil, a homemade opioid with devastating effects. Learn how it emerged, its gruesome consequences, and its spre...

2013年9月27日 · The average user of krokodil, a dirty cousin of morphine that is spreading like a virus among Russian youth, does not live longer than two or three years, and the few who manage to quit usually...