Scary Facts About Bath Salts High

Politics/Social Issues - Social Issues - General

By: BonnieDossKnight 15-Feb-2011

Introduction:

If you thought bath salts was just for soaking troubles away, think again, there is a "new" product we must become conscious about especially if you are the parent of a teenager. People are getting high on fake bath salts and the facts are just plain scary.

Copycat High

Bath salts highs copycat cocaine and LSD. Potential physical effects of sniffing fake bath salts are horrifying and include: seizures, delirium, racing heartbeat, paranoia, hallucinations and depression leading to suicide. Teens are snorting, smoking and injecting packets of fake bath salts.

Over-The-Counter High

Bath salts are the newest Over the Counter way to get high. Even teens find them affordable at about $20.00 per package. They are termed "legal cocaine" or "legal speed".

Fake Bath Salts Chemical Ingredients

The fake bath salts contain two chemicals: mephedrone and methylenedioxpyrovalerone. Called MDPV, both chemicals are potent. Folks, a bath salts high is deadly dangerous.

Because of price and availability and the fact the sales aren't regulated, parents should be alert for signs of bath salt sniffing, smoking or injecting.

Be aware that this product is sometimes marketed as incense or potpourri and labeled "not for human consumption".

How Dangereous Are Phony Bath Salts?

Fake bath salts are much more potent than cocaine. Poison Control Centers are receiving a plethora of calls. People all around the country are attacking family and friends and attempting suicide after using them. Several states have reported deaths.

How Fake Bath Salts Effect the Brain

Brain neurotransmitters are altered. Neurotransmitters send messages between nerve cells.

The higher the dose, the more profound the effects, such as: depression, muscle weakness, extreme fatigue and lowered blood pressure. The effects of a bath salts high can last up to eight hours.

Final Thoughts

As a conscious society, we must take care of the children and ensure they are aware of the extreme and often permanent dangers of sniffing, smoking or injecting fake bath salts.

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clewand550 1/18/2012
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It is amazing what people think about doing these days.
litetender 3/24/2011
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Interesting! How do you tell "fake" bath salts from real? What is Calgon, Take Me Away?
BrookeLorren 3/15/2011
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I've never heard of fake bath salts before. I've heard that the chemicals in real bath salts can actually be absorbed through your skin and can be good for you. Guess these are different.
snowfence 2/20/2011
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WOW! Who would've thought... Great list of scary factd about bath salts high! High five!
penelope7 2/16/2011
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Whoa. I am so glad I have read this! Where are these trends coming from? H5 (would give you 10)
JennyHeart 2/16/2011
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Great valuable information! Exceptional!
IzzyDuncan 2/16/2011
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Sad that folks can think of anything better to do. I mean, really! Immaturity can't explain this. These people must have been born without any brain cells, or maybe they have a death wish.
ListMaker 2/16/2011
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OMG! I had no idea this was happening. Another great reason I'm happy I didn't breed!
goodselfme 2/15/2011
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Oh My how the unusual highs can be acquired from fake bath salts. Thank you for this new info to me.
hummingbirdee 2/15/2011
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Goodness, who would have thought? Thanks for educating us on the latest goofy and dangerous
way to get high.