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Bath Salts Overview
Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) is a psychoactive drug with stimulant properties which acts as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI). Reportedly, it has been sold since around 2004 as a designer drug. It is also known as MDPK, MTV, Magic, Maddie, Black Rob, Super Coke and PV. In 2010 it was reportedly sold as a legal drug alternative and marketed in the United States as "bath salts" (under such names as Aura, Blue Silk, Bonzai Grow, Charge Plus, Euphoria, Hurricane Charlie, Ivory Wave, Lovey Dovey, Ocean, Pixie Dust, Red Dove, Scarface, Vanilla Sky, White Dove, White Girl, White Lightning). Media warnings and law enforcement officials refer to it as a "dangerous but legal drug", "copy-cat cocaine", "the devil", "poison", and "synthetic speed".
Health Effects
Affect on mind
People who abuse these substances have reported agitation, insomnia, irritability, dizziness, depression, paranoia,
delusions, suicidal thoughts, seizures, and panic attacks. Users have also reported effects including impaired
perception of reality, reduced motor control, and decreased ability to think clearly.
Affect on body
Cathinone derivatives act as central nervous system stimulants causing rapid heart rate (which may lead to heart
attacks and strokes), chest pains, nosebleeds, sweating, nausea, and vomiting.
Drugs causing similar effects
Drugs that have similar effects include: amphetamines, cocaine, Khat, LSD, and MDMA.
These substances are usually marketed with the warning “not intended for human consumption.” Any time that users
put uncontrolled or unregulated substances into their bodies, the effects are unknown and can be dangerous.