Bath Salts
Synthetic cathinones, commonly known as bath salts, are marketed as cheap substitutes for stimulants such as amphetamines and cocaine.
What are synthetic cathinones?
Commonly known as bath salts, synthetic cathinones are human-made stimulants chemically related to cathinone, a substance found in the khat plant. Khat is a shrub grown in East Africa and southern Arabia, where some people chew its leaves for their mild stimulant effects. Human-made versions of cathinone can be much stronger than the natural product and, in some cases, very dangerous.
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How Are Bath Salts Used?
These crystal-like powders are misleadingly labeled, sold in stores, and then used in a variety of ways.
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Effects on the Body
Synthetic cathinones can cause hallucinations, paranoia, panic attacks—and in some cases, death.
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Addiction & Treatment
Bath salts may trigger intense, uncontrollable urges to use again, but behavioral therapy can help.