A synthetic drug sold as “bath salts” in the US is about to be banned in several states.
sold under names such as “Ivory Wave,” “White Lightning” and “Hurricane Charlie,” these aren’t bath salts destined for use in your tub, but are designed to be snorted or injected.
The substances are not regulated by The Drug Enforcement Administration at present, and it is believed that they are being imported from Europe.
Containing mephedrone and methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), The ‘bath salts’ are sold for $78 a bag.
Heath Jolliff, associate medical director at the Central Ohio Poison Center said: “You could go to Bath and Body Works and get a lot of bath salts for $78. Right away, it makes you think something isn’t right here…”
Traditional Bath Salts
Traditionally the term bath salts has referred to a range of water-soluble, usually inorganic solids which are designed to be added to a bath.
They are claimed to improve cleaning, improve the experience of bathing, and serve as a vehicle for various cosmetic agents.
Some have even claimed medical benefits…
A number of bath salts have been developed which mimic the properties of natural mineral baths or hot springs.
Commonly known as a “muscle soak”, these products are used worldwide on a daily basis.
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