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Fall River mayor seeks bath salt ban

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — The mayor of Fall River is seeking to eliminate the sale of synthetic drugs in Massachusetts retail stores. Drugs such as synthetic cathinones, otherwise known as bath salts, and synthetic cannabinoids, or synthetic marijuana, are currently available for sale across the state, and when abused can mimmick the effects of illegal drugs such as cocaine. ... Read More »

Verona residents learn about bath salts and meth

VERONA—Nearly 80 people gathered at the Verona Fire Hall Monday night to learn about the effects that bath salts and meth are having on their community. Councilman Fred “Fritz” Scherz said he hosted the “Bath Salts and Meth Forum” to inform the public and answer any questions residents might have. “The statistics for Oneida and Onondaga County are the highest ... Read More »

Bath salts’ popularity points to dangerous trend

The new drug hit Batavia’s youth like the plague. A piercing artist at Affliction Tattoo shop, Eric Betz, had seen his fair share of stoned, high and tripping substance abusers. But nothing like the girl he saw in the park next to his house smashing her head into a cement wall. “Ever see Batman?” he asked. “They act like the ... Read More »

Forget Bath Salts! New Drug Kills 8 People Within Two Days!

A new lethal drug has emerged onto the scene in Charleston, West Virginia. It’s describe as a highly potent chemical substance and has killed eight people within the last two days! At first suspected to be a form of cocaine, the drug was later identified as AM 2201. DETAILS: The Gov. Cracks Down! Cuomo Adds Bath Salts To Banned Substance ... Read More »

Bangor man who witnessed friend’s fatal stabbing arrested for bath salts, heroin possession

BANGOR, Maine — A resident of First Street who witnessed his childhood friend get mortally stabbed in front of his apartment in May was caught last week with heroin and the synthetic drug bath salts, police Sgt. Paul Edwards said Monday. Eugene “Shawn” Cox, 40, told police his truck malfunctioned at about 3:15 p.m. Thursday when he crashed it into ... Read More »

Rudy Eugene’s Toxicology Report: Experts speculate on what caused ‘face-chewing’ attack

CBS/AP) MIAMI – Experts are still speculating about what may have caused Rudy Eugene’s face-chewing attack on Ronald Poppo in Miami last month. A toxicology report on Wednesday failed to find “bath salts” and other major street drugs in Eugene’s system. Pictures: Fla. police identify “face-eating” naked man The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner said in a news release that the ... Read More »

Heartbroken mothers and city’s emergency room doctors praise Gov. Cuomo’s crackdown on synthetic pot and bath salts

Gov. Cuomo is keeping the heat on the little guys in the big war against designer drugs. This is welcome news to city emergency room doctors who have been rescuing way too many teenagers showing up with heart palpitations, hallucinations, high blood pressure and anxiety from synthetic pot and bath salts. “Anything you can do to make these drugs a ... Read More »

3 Indicted For Allegedly Trafficking Bath Salts

The Franklin County Grand Jury indicted the first three cases involving the trafficking of bath salts in Franklin County. Soleiman Mobarak and Hasan Mobarak, both of Columbus, and Thomas C. Smith of Groveport were indicted after being arrested as part of a national crackdown on bath salts on July 25. Smith, owner of The Joint, The Gardens and The Chamber, ... Read More »

Senator Griffo and Assemblyman Braunstein unveil anti-bath salts bill to toughen penalties

State Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R/C/IP -Rome), supported by Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside),have unveiled new legislation designed to meet the rising use of the drugs with legislation that will help protect the public. The legislation is also supported by Assemblyman Anthony J. Brindisi (D/WF/IP-Utica), in response to an escalation of bath salts use in his district. “In 2011, we ... Read More »

Health Department regulation will make it a violation to buy, sell or possess synthetic drugs like bath salts and fake marijuana

ALBANY — State and local law enforcement would have new power to fight the growing problem of designer drugs and fake pot under a new regulation set to be announced by Gov. Cuomo. The Health Department regulation, to be unveiled Tuesday, will make it a violation to sell, distribute, or possess synthetic drugs like bath salts and fake pot. Violators ... Read More »

Pinellas officials considering banning bath salts and some incenses

In their latest salvo in the on-going struggle against synthetic marijuana, Pinellas County officials are seeking to ban the sale of bath salts and certain herbal incense products. The proposed ordinance is an attempt to close the loophole created when Florida banned more than 90 chemicals used in synthetic marijuana. County officials said that by the time those products were ... Read More »

Bath salts bill in limbo

ATTLEBORO – Democratic challenger Paul Heroux is questioning the work ethic and competence of state Rep. George Ross as a result of confusion over legislation Ross was pushing to get the sale of bath salts banned as a dangerous substance. Ross, R-Attleboro, responded by saying Heroux is showing his inexperience and lack of knowledge of the legislative process. The freshman ... Read More »

Bath-salts suspects ask their bonds be lowered

MUNCIE — You think you work long hours for meager pay? Three of the defendants in the local bath-salts cases — in court Monday in pursuit of bond reductions — testified their jobs at local convenience stores had required them to work 12 hours a day, seven days a week. (One of the defendants acknowledged he did take a day ... Read More »

Effects Of Bath Salts On Your Brain

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