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“Bath Salts” Deadly Stimulants Available Over The Counter
I have seen a number of articles on the dangers of prescription drug abuse, but I hadn't heard of this.
According to Time Magazine:
Bath salts (also nicknamed plant food) is slang for a group of products that contain methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) or mephedrone — stimulant hallucinogens that prevent the reuptake of norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin. Keeping your brain drenched in these feel-good chemicals can lead to euphoria — but also to seizures, tachycardia, paranoia, hallucinations, violence and death.
This is a really frightening article about a hallucinogen that is available over the counter to anyone, of any age at the corner drug store. The FDA will eventually catch up, I'm sure, but for now, parents will need to be diligent. The packages are labelled "Not For Human Consumption", presumably to keep the FDA at bay, but humans are consuming this product and it's dangerous!
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