When heroin users across America began turning up at ERs with decaying skin and grotesque sores on arms and legs, doctors got worried. The symptoms looked like Krokodil - a home-cooked, super-strong opiate. It's stronger than heroin and ...See moreWhen heroin users across America began turning up at ERs with decaying skin and grotesque sores on arms and legs, doctors got worried. The symptoms looked like Krokodil - a home-cooked, super-strong opiate. It's stronger than heroin and more addictive. The average life expectancy for addicts: less than 2 years. National Geographic journeys to Georgia, Armenia and the Ukraine to reveal the true horror of this home-made drug.
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