Perhaps a clear warning to all drug addicts to stop the habit, a new drug has sent shockwaves in the drug addicts’ circles due to its horrific side-effects.

The first cases of a terrifying new drug called ‘Krokodil’ that eats flesh from the inside out, is flammable and leaves addicts with reptilian-like skin have been reported this week in Arizona – and the state fears the beginning of an epidemic.

Popular in Russia, Krokodil is homemade, is three-times cheaper than heroin and is created by mixing codeine with gasoline or oil, filtering it and then injecting the rancid concoction into the user’s body.

Continual use of Krokodil causes blood vessels to burst, leaving skin green and scaly among addicts eventually causing gangrene and their flesh to begin to rot.

Two addicts had arrived in hospital emergency rooms in America with their flesh hanging off their body, exposing bone or with skin resembling that of a crocodile.

Doctors say they are the first reported cases in the United States and they are extremely frightened.

In Russia, Krokodil usage is spreading like a virus among young people and according to a Time magazine investigation, even those who manage to quit their addiction come away disfigured for life.

Some users in Russia develop brain damage and speech impediments in addition to the horrific scars.

Not also forgetting a 3- 6 month lifespan, once hooked on this killer !!!!