“BATH SALTS” ALERT

March 5, 2013 By WVADS
WHAT ARE THEY

Bath Salts are stimulant designer drugs whose effects mimic methamphetamine and cocaine use and they have a high risk of abuse and overdose.

WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY CHEMICAL INGREDIENTS IN BATH SALTS?

MDPV (methylenedioxypyrovalene) – powerful stimulant found in ecstasy
Mephedrone – a powerful stimulant

HOW ARE THEY USED?
  • Snorted
  • Injected
  • Eaten
  • Smoked
HOW MUCH DO THEY SELL FOR?

Approximately $30 – $40 for ½ to 1 gram

WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS NAMES THEY ARE KNOWN BY?
Scarface
Ocean Snow
Blizzard
Blue Silk
Purple Wave
Cloud Nine
Zoom
White Lady
Vanilla Sky
Bloom
Bliss
White Rush
Ivory Wave
Hurricane Charlie
Stardust
Ivory Snow
Red Dove
Lunar Wave
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF BATH SALT USE?
Physical

  • Rapid Heartbeat
  • Elevation In Blood Pressure
  • Agitation
  • Extreme Anxiety
  • Burst of Energy
  • Insomnia
  • Potential For Heart Attack, stroke, and death
Psychological

  • Delusions
  • Hallucinations
  • Extreme Paranoia
  • Delirium
  • Potential For Violent Behavior
  • Behavior Similar To A Psychotic Break
  • Suicidal Behavior
  • Can provoke an almost uncontrollable urge for another hit
HOW LONG CAN SYMPTOMS LAST?

Symptoms of bath salt use can last for more than 10 days

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