Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Cannibal Attack
'Bath salts' possibly behind recent ‘cannibal’ attack
The “cannibal” attacker who chewed off another man’s face in a gruesome crime in Miami Saturday is suspected to have been under the influence of a dangerous drug sold under the innocuous name “bath salts.”
The victim of the attack, a homeless Miami man, was in critical condition Monday after 75% to 80% of his face was chewed off, CNN reports. Police said the attacker, Rudy Eugene, 31, exhibited “insane” behavior similar to other violent incidences linked to bath salts.
'Bath Salts' Used to Get High Are Now Illegal'
Bath Salts are Made up of one or all of these 3 targeted components-- Mephedrone (methylmethcathinone, also known as M-Cat, Meow, 4-MMC, or Bubbles)
- Methylone (methylenedioxymethcathinone, also known as bk-MDMA, M1, or Explosion)
- Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV, also known as NRG-1)
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Declares a Temporary Ban on the Risky Drugs
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has invoked its emergency authority "necessary to protect the public from the imminent hazard posed by these dangerous chemicals."
Specifically, the DEA action targets three of the drugs commonly sold as "bath salts," "plant food/fertilizer," or even as "toy cleaner." The drugs are among a large number of new designer drugs popping up in retail stores, head shops, and on the World Wide Web.
The drugs now declared to be Schedule I substances -- the most restricted category -- are:
- Mephedrone (methylmethcathinone, also known as M-Cat, Meow, 4-MMC, or Bubbles)
- Methylone (methylenedioxymethcathinone, also known as bk-MDMA, M1, or Explosion)
- Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV, also known as NRG-1)
SOURCE:
News release, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
WebMD Feature: "New Black Market Designer Drugs: Why Now?"
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