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Posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2011, at 20:36:31
Looks like DEA is cracking down again. Phillipa
From Medscape Medical News > Psychiatry
'Bath Salt' Street Drugs Temporarily Banned
Yael WaknineAuthors and Disclosures
October 24, 2011 The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has temporarily banned 3 synthetic stimulants marketed as "bath salts" and "plant food" that mimic cocaine, LSD, MDMA, and/or methamphetamine when ingested.
According to a DEA news release, the emergency measure makes it illegal to possess or sell 3,4,methylenedioxypyrovalerone, mephedrone, and methylone for at least 1 year, with the possibility of a 6-month extension.
The chemicals, which are not approved for human consumption or medical use in the United States, have been the subject of an increasing number of reports from poison control centers, hospitals, and police during the last 6 months.
Marketed under names such as "Ivory Wave," "Purple Wave," "Vanilla Sky," or "Bliss" in retail stores, head shops, and over the Internet, the chemicals are especially popular among teenagers and young adults who sniff, inject, or smoke the crystals.
Users have reported impaired perception, reduced motor control, disorientation, extreme paranoia, and violent episodes. Long-term effects remain unknown, officials said.
"This action demonstrates our commitment to keeping our streets safe from these and other new and emerging drugs that have decimated families, ruined lives, and caused havoc in communities across the country," DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart said in a statement.
"These chemicals pose a direct and significant threat, regardless of how they are marketed, and we will aggressively pursue those who attempt their manufacture and sale," she added.
As previously announced, the DEA earlier this year banned 5 chemicals (JWH-018, JWH-073, JWH-200, CP-47,497, and cannabicyclohexanol) found in "fake pot "that was marketed as herbal incense or smoking blends under such names as "Spice," "K2," "Blaze," and "Red X Dawn."
Posted by Chairman_MAO on October 24, 2011, at 21:07:42
In reply to 'Bath Salts' Street Drugs Banned DEA, posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2011, at 20:36:31
> Looks like DEA is cracking down again. Phillipa
What else is new? That's what they do--ruin people's lives and prop up drug cartels.
No one would buy this garbage if they could buy "LSD, MDMA, and/or methamphetamine". Ricuarte committed outright fraud, BTW. MDMA is quite safe, although if you have mental health issues I'd tread with caution ...
Posted by sigismund on October 27, 2011, at 9:02:40
In reply to Re: 'Bath Salts' Street Drugs Banned DEA » Phillipa, posted by Chairman_MAO on October 24, 2011, at 21:07:42
Banning bath salts is for wusses.
Here they were going to ban a whole series of plants (acacias) and monitor the sewage to determine community needs. As in, this suburb is taking enough Prozac, this one needs more cocaine addiction centres.
Anyway, it's a plant growth promotant too, and I missed out again.
I only persisted with pot for so long because it was illegal. But some people really love their civil wars.
Posted by Phillipa on October 27, 2011, at 19:45:24
In reply to Re: 'Bath Salts' Street Drugs Banned DEA, posted by sigismund on October 27, 2011, at 9:02:40
Sigi acacia is in synthroid and can cause allergies in some. PJx
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