The National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC) assesses with high confidence that the distribution and abuse of Synthetic Cathinones will increase in the United States in the near term, posing yet another challenge to U.
Abusers typically ingest, inhale, inject, smoke, or snort (insufflate) the drugs to experience stimulant effects similar to those induce.
Additionally, Synthetic Cathinones have been sold by independent dealers as ecstasya-in powdered form, in single-component tablets and capsules, and in tablets and capsules containing Cathinones combined with MDMA (3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) or other illicit controlled substances.
The products, as well as their raw chemical components, are also sold on many Internet sites, including popular Internet auction sites.
The products are generally sold in retail establishments such as adult stores, independently owned convenience stores, gas stations, head shops, and skateboard shops.
Synthetic cathinones, typically marketed as "bath salts" and "plant food," are sold legally under various names (Ivory Wave, Blizzard, etc.) in most areas of the United States.
Because common field test kits, drug-detecting canines, and routine urine drug screens do not detect Synthetic cathinones, law enforcement officials are challenged in interdicting such drugs and prosecuting their manufacturers and distributors. ports of entry (POEs), but many Synthetic cathinone products are disguised or mislabeled to impede detection.
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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currently tracks seizures of Synthetic Cathinones at U.
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Available data and law enforcement reporting suggest increasing levels of Synthetic cathinone availability and abuse, but such information is limited and precise levels are unknown.
Poison control centers and medical professionals around the country are increasingly reporting patients suffering adverse physical effects associated with abuse of these drugs, further compounding the problem. law enforcement officials.
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The National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC) assesses with high confidence that the distribution and abuse of Synthetic Cathinones will increase in the United States in the near term, posing yet another challenge to U
