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history of bath saltsBy: Riley Geoghegan

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The street names of bath Salts Bath salts can be referred to as things likeBloomCloud NineVanilla SkyWhite lightningScarface

What are bath Salts Bath salts are a family of drugs that are made up of one or more synthetic drugs related to cathinone. Cathinone is a stimulant similar to amphetamines, and it is found naturally occurring in the khat plant. The cathinones found in bath salts are as follows.MDPVMephedrone, drone, meph, or meow meowMethyloneMany othersThey are similar in chemical structure to amphetamines like meth, MDMA, Ecstasy, Molly,

History of bath saltsBath salts began being produced in the early 1920s and fell off of the radar until the early 21st century. In 2009 an 2010 chemists in the UK and Europe decided to revive it. The US saw its first cases in 2010 after it was brought to their attention because many reports had been made to the US poison centers in Europe.They are now sold in small independent stores like gas stations and head stores and they can also be found on the internet.

The injestion of bath saltsThe people who use bath salts get the high from them in a variety of ways:

They can be snortedThey can be swallowedThey can be inhaled They can be injected

The choice for using the injection method is the most harmful on the body

The effects of bath saltsThe effects of bath salts include:Produced feelings of joyIncreased social interaction Increased sex driveHallucinations similar to LSD or MDMAHeart problemsParanoiaPanic attacksExcited deliriumDehydrationBreakdown of muscle tissueKidney failureIntoxication And even Death

Legal consequences of usingMost states have banned the use of bath saltsYou can get a misdemeanor for selling, being in possession, or using the bath salts.If found guilty users face up to six months in jail or a 1000 dollar fine.

Nervous system on bath saltsWhen you start using your body isnt used to the feeling of being on drugs so your body sends a distress signal saying you are in danger which can lead to:ParanoiaPanic attacksMood swings HypothermiaExcessive sweatingOverheatingDehydrationAnd dangerous overexertion of your muscles

Cardiovascular system on bath saltsThe using of bath salts can lead to a variety problems like:TachycardiaHypertensionPeripheral vasoconstrictionChest pain

Digestive system on bath saltsWhen using bath salts they slow down the passage of food down the digestive tract. This means that your body isnt getting the energy it needs. Your body isnt getting the energy it needs so it shuts down processes that it doesnt need to complete and converts it to other processes like keeping the blood pumping and letting the body breathe. Prolonged use of bath salts leads to permanent shutdown of the digestive system

Respiratory system on bath saltsBath salts in any dose can lead to a variety of problems

Rapid heartbeat Respiratory failureHeadachesAnd dizziness

The medical benefits of using bath saltsA new study has been done trying to find the medical benefits of using bath salts, and the results are astonishingMethamphetamine and MDMA are usually used to treat ADHD is small doses but a derivative of MDMA, methylone, has been found to not deplete the serotonin supply in the brain which is the main problem with MDMA. So if the chemical composition of bath salts can stay the same for a while the medical effects can reaped earlier than expected.

alcohol and bath saltsBecause bath salts are such an unknown topic and drug the effects of alcohol and bath salts are unknown. The composition of each different packet of bath salts is also made differently so you never know what the effects are going to be. No matter what it is I wouldnt recommend it because the side effects are unknown.

The effects of bath salts on family and societyBath salts are a new craze thats sweeping the nation. With the long list of the effects that continues to grow as more and more batches with different chemical are made, bath salts can lead you down a long and dangerous path. They can tear apart families and as more and more people continue to use it, society might start to fall apart too.

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