TRENTON — New Jersey may soon add itself to a list of places that have banned a synthetic drug that can cause hallucinations, extreme paranoia and delusions. The state Division of Consumer Affairs is expected to announce an order regarding the possession, sale and distribution of so-called "bath salts" at a news conference thiscr morning. Authorities say bath salts...
So-called bath salts are a synthetic drug that can cause hallucinations, extreme paranoia and delusions.TRENTON — New Jersey may soon add itself to a list of places that have banned a synthetic drug that can cause hallucinations, extreme paranoia and delusions.
The state Division of Consumer Affairs is expected to announce an order regarding the possession, sale and distribution of so-called "bath salts" at a news conference thiscr morning.
Authorities say bath salts can be snorted to mimic the effects of cocaine and methamphetamines. The compound can be purchased legally in most states.
Bath salts received increased attention in New Jersey after questions surfaced over whether a 22-year-old Cranford man accused of killing his girlfriend had used them.
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• Designer drug 'Bath salts' could be taking hold in N.J.
• Cranford man accused of killing girlfriend appears in court
• N.J. lawmakers to introduce bill banning 'bath salts' powder
• N.J. Senate, Assembly lawmakers to introduce bill banning 'bath salts' drug
• Cranford man accused of killing girlfriend had used 'bath salts,' his mom says
• Cranford man charged with killing Rutgers student
• Drug called "bath salts" leads to man's arrest in Raritan Twp.