Ban on Bath Salts

Attached a link http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/14/2641748/lawmakers-seek-to-expand-bath.html to an interesting article titled "Lawmakers seek to expand bath-salt ban" reporting that Florida lawmakers want to make it a third-degree felony to manufacture or sell new synthetic drugs which have returned to convenience-store shelves.The drugs – which are marketed as herbal smokes, incense, bath salts, plant food and cleaning products – have been problematic throughout the state. Last year, the Florida Legislature banned several forms of synthetic cathinones, or bath salts, that had become popular among teenagers. Lawmakers also banned synthetic cannabinoids, known informally as K2. The drugs have been known to cause violent hallucinations, paranoia, muscle damage and kidney failure.In Charlotte County, three high-school students were recently hospitalized after overdosing – and a fourth had to be restrained after chasing his father around the house with a machete while hallucinating, Sheriff Bill Cameron said. I wholeheartedly support the measure but we certainly have to play catchup during the next legislative session to respond to new synthetic drugs which are going to be developed by clever chemists. We should brainstorm to develop ideas on how to respond to the synthetic drug challenge. Please feel free to share your suggestions on our blog at http://fsamnews.blogspot.com Yours Bernd