"Zombie drug" is a slang term for the drug scopolamine. Scopolamine has beneficial uses, but at high doses the subject remains conscious while losing free will, entering a mental state some have equated to the mythical zombie. Subjects also have amnesia, in which they lose all memories of what happens while under the influence of the drug, making it the perfect tool for criminals. Its use has been largely limited to Colombia.
Reported Criminal Uses
According to reports, victims have given criminals the contents to their bank accounts and their homes. Criminals have used the drug to rape women, or to sell the women as prostitutes.
Scopolamine Facts
- Treats: Motion sickness, Parkinson's Disease
- Side effects: Dry mouth, drowsiness
- Highly toxic in all but minute doses
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor for more information on the Zombie Drug.
Zombie Drug News
- Reuters: Drug Turns Crime Victims Into Zombies (2003)
Used As
- Wikipedia: Truth Drug
Side Effects and Warnings
- Wikipedia: Retrograde Amnesia
Zombie Drug Clinical Studies and Research
- Journal of Phychopharmacology: Scopolamine-induced amnesia in humans... (1992)