'Bath salts' drug ingredient to be made illegal
CBC.ca
OKLAHOMA CITY — The synthetic drugs known as bath salts are gaining national attention after Miami police say a suspect eating the face off a homeless man might have been on a high from the drugs.But Oklahoma officials AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin police have arrested a man they said was high on bath salts when [...]
Read MoreBath Salts: Use of Dangerous Drug Inccreasing Across US
ABC News
On Tuesday, US Senator Chris Coons praised recent legislation for the nationwide ban on "bath salts," a dangerous synthetic drug that has emerged in the past few years and may have led to the recent attack in Miami where a man ate off 80 percent of a Last week, Rudy Eugene, 31, allegedly took the [...]
Read MoreThe Straight Dope on What Bath Salts Do to Your Brain and Why They're Dangerous
Forbes
Bath salts might seem like innocuous household luxuries, but there is a darker side that has recently been exposed. The Miami cannibal attack may, if lawmakers have their way, be the final straw in the fight to making sure synthetic drugs such as bath salts and synthetic marijuana are classed alongside heroin and LSD. "Looking [...]
Read MoreFormer bath-salts addict: 'It felt so evil'
CNN
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A synthetic drug linked to a vicious attack on a homeless man in Florida and the death of a Colorado teen could soon be banned in the state. Friday, June 1, 2012. In the past 18 months, the designer drug known colloquially as "bath salts" has been touted in the media [...]
Read MoreBath Salts Drug Viewed as Emerging Threat
Fox News
The Miami Herald is also reporting that at least five different people called the police, and while police suspect Eugene was under the influence of a potent drug referred to as “bath salts,” This is not the first contact police have the years: The “Zombie Apocalypse” meme has gained increased popularity after a string of [...]
Read MoreFormer bath-salts addict: 'It felt so evil'
CNN
Alpha-PVP is one of several synthetic compounds marketed as "bath salts" and other names. Authorities say the drugs mimic the effects of potent stimulants such as cocaine. The drugs are known to cause agitation and increased heart rate and blood (CNN) — On Saturday night in Miami, a naked "zombie-like" man attacked another man, biting [...]
Read MoreBath salts drug: a feeling of "wanting to kill somebody," former user says
Examiner.com
On Saturday night in Miami, a naked “zombie-like” man attacked another man, biting off parts of his face. The attack was halted only when police shot and killed the attacker, identified as 31-year old Rudy Eugene. To assist the press in its coverage I offer this brief bath-salts primer. I don't want to overstate its [...]
Read MoreWas Bath Salts to Blame in Miami Zombie Attack?
Daily Disrup
Clearly they were not all caused by bath salts. In fact, from all reports a toxicology examination has not been completed yet so why are so many pointing the finger at bath salts. Listen folks; let's put these horrific events in perspective. (CNN) — On Saturday night in Miami, a naked "zombie-like" man attacked another [...]
Read MoreWas Bath Salts to Blame in Miami Zombie Attack?
Daily Disrup
The Miami cannibal attack may, if lawmakers have their way, be the final straw in the fight to making sure synthetic drugs such as bath salts and synthetic marijuana are classed alongside heroin and LSD. "Looking at the Miami incident, The Police are blaming it on a synthetic drug called "bath salts," while the Twitterverse [...]
Read MoreZombie Apocalypse: Miami Face Eating Attack: 911 Calls Released
ABC News
Zombie Apocalypse rumors are spreading fear across the US. Coming before Transit of Venus 2012, the reports suggest that people are fearing for their lives. But this whole thing is fictional and nothing to do with reality Zombie Apocalypse is being The zombie apocalypse that America and Canada is said to be experiencing this week [...]
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