Hamilton County Officials Warn About Bug Spray-Laced Drug that Turns People Into 'Zombies'

Hamilton County officials warn about bug spray-laced drug that turns people into 'zombies'

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Officials in Hamilton County issued a warning on Monday about a concerning spike in overdoses related to the street drug known as "KD," which can send people into a catatonic state that has been described as zombie-like. KD is not new. In 2019, medics on the east side of Indianapolis were seeing a big spike in the number of people overdosing on the drug. Back then, FOX59/CBS4 cameras captured a man rolling in the grass while …

Hamilton County Officials warn public of surge in overdoses from "KD" drug

HAMILTON COUNTY Hamilton County health officials are issuing a critical warning following a surge in overdoses linked to a dangerous street drug known as KD. Officials say this substance is being laced with heavy-duty bug sprays, causing severe and life-threatening reactions.KD is created by spraying pyrethroid-based pesticides, often found in products like Raid, onto marijuana or tobacco. Smoking these treated materials can lead to toxic reacti…

Pesticides used in 'zombie-like' overdoses in Hamilton County

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — A spike in overdoses in Hamilton County is tied to “KD,” a synthetic drug made from spraying pesticides on marijuana or tobacco, and the County Coroner is warning you not to touch the fatal drug. Strong pesticides like Raid are being sprayed onto drugs, then ingested. The high concentrations of pyrethroid-based pesticides lead to serious effects. KD’s toxic, “zombie-like” symptoms can be fatal, the Hamilton County Coro…