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State lawmakers push for bath salt ban

West Bridgewater — If East Bridgewater detective Michael Jenkins catches a suspect in town with the dangerous synthetic drug known as “bath salts,” he can’t criminally charge the person. Jenkins said his only recourse is to cite the suspect with a misdemeanor under Massachusetts public health law, and issue a fine of $50 to $100. This is despite a federal ... Read More »

Bath salt incident draws police to Taunton Burger King

Taunton — Police say an incident over the weekend at a local fast food restaurant illustrates the growing menace of so-called bath salts. The synthetic designer drug, when smoked, snorted or injected, provides a cocaine or amphetamine-like intoxication that can cause hallucinations and paranoia. Previously popular in Europe, the drug is sometimes sold domestically “under the counter” by unscrupulous convenience ... Read More »

‘Bath Salts’ A Deadly New Drug

Bath Salts, sold in small packets with names like “Blue Wave,” “Cloud Nine,” and “White Lady,” are the newest — and scariest — designer drug. (Image of legitimate bath salts via Wikipedia) Can the headlines really have it right?  Is there really a new drug that makes people so violent they bite each others’ faces off? I wish this was ... Read More »

Bath salts may be as addictive as cocaine

Recreational drugs called bath salts, which have gained popularity recently and have been in the news for their bizarre effects on users, have the potential for abuse and addiction, similar to that of cocaine. Bath salts, which, despite their name, have no use in the tub, are different variations of the compound called cathinone, an alkaloid that comes from the ... Read More »

‘You sold my son bath salts. I’ll kill you’: Furious father smashes up shop that sold boy legal drugs which left him in hospital

A mother was charged with trespassing two weeks ago after she started shouting at staff in a shop that sold ‘bath salts’ These drugs can be sold legally in the US as long as they are not marked for human consumption In high doses, the chemicals can cause violent behaviour and terrifying hallucinations into a rage and smashed up a ... Read More »

Idaho among states involved in nationwide “spice” bust

BOISE — A federal grand jury has indicted five people on charges related to synthetic drugs such as “spice” after searches at several locations in the Magic Valley and in the Portland area. Four of the defendants are from Twin Falls, while another man is from Tigard, Oregon. They’re charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance analogue. Those arrested ... Read More »

Teens and Drugs – K2 and Spice are Banned, but What Fix is Next?

  “Drug du jour K2 is now illegal in Michigan. But that doesn’t mean parents can rest easy. What’s at the heart of teen drug use? And what can families and communities do?”   Nearly two years ago, Bill Miskokomon began noticing a dramatic shift in his 16-year-old son’s personality. “He was not the kid I knew at all,” the ... Read More »

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Syracuse councilors vote to ban synthetic drugs

Syracuse, N.Y. — The Syracuse Common Council voted unanimously today to make the sale or possession of synthetic drugs a misdemeanor crime punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.   The council voted 8-0 to approve what Councilor-at-large Jean Kessner called “a stop-gap” measure necessary until the state Legislature bans the drugs statewide. The council ... Read More »

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