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bath salt abuse (Cloud 9, Blizzard, Ivory Snow, Ivory Wave, Purple Wave, Vanilla Sky, Red Dove, Blue Silk)
Dosage:
- snorted, smoked, injected
- mixed with beverages
Adverse effects:
- in general, similar to methamphetamine, ecstasy, & cocaine
- tachycardia
- visual hallucinations
- paranoia
- psychosis
- suicidal ideation
- homicidal thoughts
Note:
- not really bath salts
- designer stimulants being packaged as "bath salts" & sold in smoke shops, convenience stores, gas stations, truck stops, online...
- also marketed as bath crystals, plant food, insect repellant, & herbal incense
- many not illegal in some states
General
substance abuse
References
- Prescriber's Letter 18(3): 2011
Bath Salts abuse
Detail-Document#: 270312
(subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
- Benzie F et al
Emergency Department Visits After Use of a Drug Sold as
"Bath Salts" --- Michigan, November 13, 2010--March 31, 2011
MMWR 2011 60(19);624-627
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6019a6.htm