
Synthetic Cathinones ("Bath Salts") - National Institute on Drug …
Oct 23, 2023 · Synthetic cathinones are a class of lab-made stimulants chemically related to substances found in the khat plant. Khat is a shrub grown in East Africa and southern Arabia …
Mind Matters: The Body’s Response to Bath Salts
Jun 24, 2021 · Bath Salts are a brand name for Synthetic Cathinones, which are drugs made in labs. They are similar to the Khat plant that grows in Africa, but the human-made version is …
Two common synthetic drugs are bath salts and K2/Spice. K2 and Spice are brand names for synthetic cannabinoids. Bath salts are an example of synthetic cathinones, but should not be …
Mind Matters: The Body's Response to K2/Spice and Bath Salts
Bath salts are sold under many different names like Bliss, Cloud Nine, Lunar Wave, Vanilla Sky, and White Lightning. Bath salts are stimulants that can cause extreme energy, alertness, and …
Psychedelic and Dissociative Drugs | National Institute on Drug …
Aug 29, 2024 · Psychedelic and dissociative drugs can temporarily alter a person’s mood, thoughts, and perceptions of reality. 1 Among other health effects and safety concerns, people …
But they are not like the products you put in your bath to make it fizz. They are usually found in plastic or foil packages and are used to get high. Bath salts are sold under many different …
Can science keep up with designer drugs? - National Institute on …
Oct 23, 2023 · Dr. Michael Baumann. What’s really in bath salts, N-bombs, and synthetic opioids? What are the health risks of taking these drugs?
Commonly Used Drugs Charts | National Institute on Drug Abuse
Sep 19, 2023 · Synthetic Cathinones (Bath Salts/Flakka) An emerging family of drugs containing one or more synthetic chemicals related to cathinone, a stimulant found naturally in the khat …
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Apr 18, 2022 · Using bath salts can cause severe intoxication, hallucinations, paranoia, panic attacks, and addiction. Serious health effects including dehydration and kidney problems can …
NIDA IRP - Michael Baumann, Ph.D.
Most recently, his research team has characterized the molecular mechanism of action and biological effects for many of the so-called “bath salts” cathinones and their replacement …