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The term “bath salts” refers to an emerging family of drugs containing one or more synthetic chemicals related to cathinone, an amphetamine-like stimulant found naturally in the Khat plant. Learn more
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- Messages from the Director: "Bath Salts" - Emerging and Dangerous Products
- What's New at NIDA: New findings on the active chemicals found in “bath salts” add justification to the growing health concern
- What's New at NIDA: Research sheds light on effects of mephedrone (“bath salts”)
- Sara Bellum Blog: Keep “Bath Salts” in the Tub (9/16/11)
- Office of National Drug Control Policy: Synthetic Drugs
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