Bath Salts Flashcards
how are cathinones ingested?
orally
inhalation/snorting
injection/IV
other names?
MDPV Hurricane Charlie NOLA Diamond Bayou Ivory Flower Cloud 9 MOLLY ... & there's more
What are bath salts?
synthetic Cathinones
common lab cathiniones found in “bath salts” include:
Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV)
mephedrone
pyrovalerone
What are Cathinones?
a stimulant fount naturally in a KHAT plant
dangers of cathinones?
chest pains, increased B.P, increased H.R., agitation, hallucinations, extreme paranoia, delusions
can also cause users to feel strong, have great strength, and hard to subdue
What does this mean for the users?
very addictive, high abuse potential
(active ingredients are schedule I)
induce intense cravings
How does cathinones work?
(similar to methamphetamines)
increase DA release
(similar to cocaine)
reduce re-uptake
Cathinones are similar to amphetamines such as?
Methamphetamines & MDMA (ecstasy or Molly)