Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Here’s how you know

Dot gov

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Https

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( Lock A locked padlock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

  • Drugs & Paraphernalia
  • Research
    • Data
    • Journal Articles
  • Publications
    • DEA Publications
    • Non-DEA Publications
  • Resources
    • Federal & National
    • State & Local
    • Practitioner's Toolbox
    • Red Ribbon Week
    • Webinars
    • Podcasts
    • Views From the Field
  • Upcoming Events
  • The Student Center
  • Menu
Home
CDP twitter CDP facebook CDP instagram CDP linkedin CDP youtube
#deacampus CDP search Sign up for Updates CDP search
  • Menu

CDP: Main Navigation

  • Drugs & Paraphernalia
  • Research
  • Publications
  • Resources
  • Upcoming Events
  • The Student Center
  • Menu

Bath Salts

Image

image of bath salts

What is it?

Synthetic stimulants sold online, convenience stores and “head shops” under various brand names. Resemble Epsom salts and labeled “Not for human consumption. Erroneously sold as bath salts, plant food and research chemicals.

Street Names

Bliss, Blue Silk, Cloud Nine, Drone, Energy-1, Ivory Wave, Lunar Wave, Meow Meow, Meph, Ocean Burst, Pure Ivory, Purple Wave, Red Dove, Snow Leopard, Stardust, Vanilla Sky, White Dove, White Knight, White Lightning

How is it used?

Sniffing/snorting, orally, smoked, or put into a solution and injected.

Paraphernalia

Image

Needle

Needle

How does it affect the body?

  • Insomnia, irritability, dizziness
  • Feelings of empathy, stimulation, alertness, euphoria, and sensory awareness
  • Paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, suicidal thoughts, seizures
  • Rapid heart rate that may lead to stroke or heart attack
  • Sweating, nausea, and vomiting
  • Prolonged panic attacks
  • Death
Read More About Bath Salts (pdf)

  • About this site
    • Contact Us
    • Feedback
    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy Policy
  • Useful links
    • Drugs & Paraphernalia
    • Find Help
    • Get Smart About Drugs
    • Just Think Twice
  • About DEA
    • Accessibility
    • DEA: Who We Are
    • FOIA
    • Legal Policies and Disclaimers
    • U.S. Department of Justice
    • U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
    • USA.gov
Home
This is a United States Government, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) website. The inclusion of a link on this website does not constitute an official endorsement, guarantee, or approval by DEA.