Bath Salts Flashcards

1
Q

how are cathinones ingested?

A

orally
inhalation/snorting
injection/IV

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2
Q

other names?

A
MDPV
Hurricane Charlie
NOLA Diamond
Bayou Ivory Flower
Cloud 9
MOLLY
... & there's more
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3
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What are bath salts?

A

synthetic Cathinones

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4
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common lab cathiniones found in “bath salts” include:

A

Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV)
mephedrone
pyrovalerone

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5
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What are Cathinones?

A

a stimulant fount naturally in a KHAT plant

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dangers of cathinones?

A

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

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What does this mean for the users?

A

very addictive, high abuse potential
(active ingredients are schedule I)

induce intense cravings

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How does cathinones work?

A

(similar to methamphetamines)
increase DA release

(similar to cocaine)
reduce re-uptake

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9
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Cathinones are similar to amphetamines such as?

A

Methamphetamines & MDMA (ecstasy or Molly)

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