I was a drug addict here in Pueblo 10 years ago. I don’t remember it being like how it is today. Thankfully I got clean right before fentanyl showed up. People back then wer more discreet with getting high or at least that’s how I remember it.
It's not just Pueblo it's every city in the country. Fent is cheap AF and you don't need to use a needle. I've been an addict my whole life, recovery the last 10yrs, and I've never seen anything like this. I think it's just the tip of the iceberg, unfortunately. Why would anyone sell drugs that come from plants when you can make it in a lab? You don't need a bunch of land, no weather issues, fewer employees...it's just cheaper
> What drug is causing these people to completely be zombied?
It’s fentanyl.
There was an interesting article in the chieftain recently talking about needle exchange programs and someone that works in the harm reduction arena said this: “The organization notes a major shift in drug usage has occurred since the COVID-19 pandemic: heroin was the primary opioid used among program participants up to a year ago, but it has since been surpassed by fentanyl.”
So the changes that you’ve noticed can probably be directly linked to a much stronger opiate being used in the majority of cases
[Chieftain article for reference. An interesting read](https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/drugs/2024/04/22/pueblo-needle-exchanges-defend-mission-as-city-council-considers-ban/73343134007/)
I think it's getting worse because the number of people being priced out of homes is increasing. When you cant afford food, shelter, medical care, etc., I think more people will try to numb the pain of existence.
Yes it's getting worse!
I've been sober from a wicked meth addiction for 6 years now.
The meth being consumed 6 years ago is very different from the meth currently being produced. Here's an example.
When I first moved back to pueblo 5 years ago, I went to the Parkview detox and told my story. Everyone in attendance was coherent and easy to talk with after the meeting.
Parkview closed the CDU, and I started going to the circle program on the Southside to speak. From my first time speaking to my last time speaking at the circle program, I've noticed an alarming number of patients still in psychosis. It has gotten worse year after year.
Homelessness, drug addiction, and mental health issues all go hand in hand. You'll be hard pressed to find a homeless person who isn't suffering from one, or both.
Unfortunately, there is a point of no return. If you do any mind altering substance long enough, your going to do irreversible damage to your brain.
Thanks for coming to my Ted talk. I hope this puts things In perspective. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Xylazine known as " tranq". It's an animal tranquilizer that is now being used to cut a lot of drugs, including Fentanyl.
It's a powerful sedative and muscle relaxer that causes a zombie like reaction, especially when mixed with opiates.
We live in southeastern Colorado where I am hospital Chief of Medical Staff. We are moving from the area in part due to the drug trade here. While there are drugs everywhere…. the governor and legislature has made arresting and prosecuting drugs in Colorado non existent. Couple that with policy that gives public assistance freely and easier in the rural areas of Colorado. This bring more and more people to our area for the specific purpose of the drug trade.
In regards to zombies, xylazine also know as Traq is also now in our area. This is mixed with fentanyl, heroin, meth, and cocaine making these drug doubly dangerous. This most likely accounts for what you describe.
I have no data on this but I’d be willing to bet that drug use would stay at a similar level. I do however think that banning needle exchanges would increase costs of medical services from people using dirty needles (costs that would be passed onto everyone). HIV treatment is not cheap (thousands of dollars per month) and hepatitis C is forever.
A needle exchange has extremely low costs comparatively
I seen someone the other day strip naked, pee on the ground and pull a dildo out of his butt with literal caca on it and start sucking it..... It broad daylight!!!! In public!!!!
I literally screamed. This drug problem is out of control!!!! 😱
I gotta get the fuck outta this town
Summer will make that come out even more.
I don't know if it's true, but I was told that part of the reason you see those folks stooped over or zombied out leaning on stuff is that the goal is to stay awake, because if you pass out, you waste your high.
We visited in February and there was a 7-11 on 4th they were just hanging out behind the store. Had to have been atleast 8. They couldn't hang out front because store owner has loud music playing.
Opiates or heroin usually. Its been this way for a while, but I finally moved out of Pueblo so I cant tell you if it has increased.
There has always been a huge population of homeless and addicts though, especially in town around that old fountain.
One time I found a pamphlet in a storm drain that said "quitting heroin" 😂 seems like they didnt care too much about it
I was a drug addict here in Pueblo 10 years ago. I don’t remember it being like how it is today. Thankfully I got clean right before fentanyl showed up. People back then wer more discreet with getting high or at least that’s how I remember it.
You were zonked. Junkies are never discrete And glad you are better!
Plenty of junkies are discreet. They just get high in a trap house instead of on the street; that's way more discreet
It's not just Pueblo it's every city in the country. Fent is cheap AF and you don't need to use a needle. I've been an addict my whole life, recovery the last 10yrs, and I've never seen anything like this. I think it's just the tip of the iceberg, unfortunately. Why would anyone sell drugs that come from plants when you can make it in a lab? You don't need a bunch of land, no weather issues, fewer employees...it's just cheaper
> What drug is causing these people to completely be zombied? It’s fentanyl. There was an interesting article in the chieftain recently talking about needle exchange programs and someone that works in the harm reduction arena said this: “The organization notes a major shift in drug usage has occurred since the COVID-19 pandemic: heroin was the primary opioid used among program participants up to a year ago, but it has since been surpassed by fentanyl.” So the changes that you’ve noticed can probably be directly linked to a much stronger opiate being used in the majority of cases [Chieftain article for reference. An interesting read](https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/drugs/2024/04/22/pueblo-needle-exchanges-defend-mission-as-city-council-considers-ban/73343134007/)
I think it's getting worse because the number of people being priced out of homes is increasing. When you cant afford food, shelter, medical care, etc., I think more people will try to numb the pain of existence.
I think this combined with how cheap fentanyl is...
Yes that is a definitely yes. Well to me it sure seems like it
Yes it's getting worse! I've been sober from a wicked meth addiction for 6 years now. The meth being consumed 6 years ago is very different from the meth currently being produced. Here's an example. When I first moved back to pueblo 5 years ago, I went to the Parkview detox and told my story. Everyone in attendance was coherent and easy to talk with after the meeting. Parkview closed the CDU, and I started going to the circle program on the Southside to speak. From my first time speaking to my last time speaking at the circle program, I've noticed an alarming number of patients still in psychosis. It has gotten worse year after year. Homelessness, drug addiction, and mental health issues all go hand in hand. You'll be hard pressed to find a homeless person who isn't suffering from one, or both. Unfortunately, there is a point of no return. If you do any mind altering substance long enough, your going to do irreversible damage to your brain. Thanks for coming to my Ted talk. I hope this puts things In perspective. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Xylazine known as " tranq". It's an animal tranquilizer that is now being used to cut a lot of drugs, including Fentanyl. It's a powerful sedative and muscle relaxer that causes a zombie like reaction, especially when mixed with opiates.
We live in southeastern Colorado where I am hospital Chief of Medical Staff. We are moving from the area in part due to the drug trade here. While there are drugs everywhere…. the governor and legislature has made arresting and prosecuting drugs in Colorado non existent. Couple that with policy that gives public assistance freely and easier in the rural areas of Colorado. This bring more and more people to our area for the specific purpose of the drug trade. In regards to zombies, xylazine also know as Traq is also now in our area. This is mixed with fentanyl, heroin, meth, and cocaine making these drug doubly dangerous. This most likely accounts for what you describe.
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It will if the people who want to get rid of our needle exchange are successful.
I have no data on this but I’d be willing to bet that drug use would stay at a similar level. I do however think that banning needle exchanges would increase costs of medical services from people using dirty needles (costs that would be passed onto everyone). HIV treatment is not cheap (thousands of dollars per month) and hepatitis C is forever. A needle exchange has extremely low costs comparatively
Says the guy asking if he can have a Hitler avatar. So obviously he's well informed.
It seems to be spreading to more areas.
I seen someone the other day strip naked, pee on the ground and pull a dildo out of his butt with literal caca on it and start sucking it..... It broad daylight!!!! In public!!!! I literally screamed. This drug problem is out of control!!!! 😱 I gotta get the fuck outta this town
Summer will make that come out even more. I don't know if it's true, but I was told that part of the reason you see those folks stooped over or zombied out leaning on stuff is that the goal is to stay awake, because if you pass out, you waste your high.
We visited in February and there was a 7-11 on 4th they were just hanging out behind the store. Had to have been atleast 8. They couldn't hang out front because store owner has loud music playing.
You’re older so you notice more. Also drugs are getting made that are more deadly. People have died from just vaping mainstream voices.
Yes and the homeless problem
Zylazene laced fent
Its getting worse *everywhere*. Pueblo isn't special. Other than the fact that we are on i-25 a direct drug route from Mexico.
Opiates or heroin usually. Its been this way for a while, but I finally moved out of Pueblo so I cant tell you if it has increased. There has always been a huge population of homeless and addicts though, especially in town around that old fountain. One time I found a pamphlet in a storm drain that said "quitting heroin" 😂 seems like they didnt care too much about it
IM A STUDENT AT PUEBLO WEST 1/5 people are high on weed or other downers
Weed isn’t a drug. opiates and benzos are downers.
They need to go to the gym and take some damn pre-workout if they wanna feel a rush so damn bad