DEA Moves to Emergency Control Synthetic Stimulants

DEA Moves to Emergency Control Synthetic Stimulants

Drug Enforcement Administration Temporarily Bans Substances Found in Bath Salts and Other Products The DEA released a notification today stating that it is using emergency powers to ban three synthetic stimulants (Mephedrone , 3,4 methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) and Methylone). These substances are found in bath salts branded as “Ivory Wave,” “Purple Wave,” “Vanilla Sky,” or “Bliss.” …

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Bath Salts and other drugs are causing problems for the forensic community

New Designer Drugs Pose a Problem for Forensic Science

Recently Gov. Corbett signed a law banning bath salts and other forms of synthetic marijuana and drugs.  However, even before the ink dried, the inevitable happened: People made new drugs.  From synthetic drugs to exotic plants to cleaners and chemicals, people have found new ways to get high and continue the cat-and-mouse game with the…

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Pennsylvania Labor Day DUI Checkpoints Open Thread

This page contains information about DUI checkpoints in 2011.  If you are looking for Pennsylvania DUI checkpoints for Labor Day 2012, click here.   CHECK BACK HERE FOR SUNDAY NIGHT ROADBLOCKS FROM SATURDAY NIGHT There is a DUI roadblock at Nottingham Fire Department, 3420 Street Road, Bensalem, Pa 19020 Pittsburgh DUI roadblock spotted near or…

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