It is important to note that "bath salts" are not a hygiene product used for bathing, as the name might imply, but are dangerous synthetic cathinones). They are made in illegal laboratories and sold as capsules or tablets, in small plastic or foil packages, and can be sniffed into the nose (snorted), dissolved in liquid and swallowed, wrapped in cigarette paper and smoked, or dissolved in liquid and injected into the vein. The most common substances in “bath salts” are synthetic forms of plant-based cathinones, such as methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), methylone, and mephedrone).
Short-term effects of "bath salts" include improved mood and sociability, increased alertness and energy, and mental effects such as affecting certain chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. However, using them may lead to severe adverse effects or even death. "Bath salts" affect the heart and lungs, so users may experience cardiac symptoms, racing heart, chest pains, heart attack, high blood pressure, decreased blood circulation, neurological symptoms, tremor, seizures, headache, dilated pupils, and light-headedness. They may also cause blurred vision, high body temperature and fever, profuse sweating with unusual body odor, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In severe cases, “bath salts” can result in an overdose that brings on multi-system organ failure, resulting in death.
Positive aspects of bath salts are not found in the search results, as they are illegal and dangerous substances. It is important to note that the term "bath salts" can also refer to actual bath salts, such as Dead Sea Mineral Salt Ultra Fine Bath Salt, which is a premium grade salt used for making body scrub and spa products.
In summary, the negative aspects of "bath salts" outweigh any potential positive effects. They are dangerous synthetic cathinones that can lead to serious, and even fatal, adverse reactions).
