10 Facts About Synthetic Cathinones ("Bath Salts," "Flakka")

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What are the effects of synthetic cathinones?
What are  "bath salts"?
What is "flakka"?
Are "bath salts" the same as "molly"?
Are synthetic cathinones addictive?
Are synthetic cathinones legal?
How risky are synthetic cathinones compared to other drugs?
How did "bath salts" become popular?
How many people use synthetic cathinones?
How can we reduce the harms associated with synthetic cathinones?

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Synthetic Cathinones: Media Tips

The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) advocates for sharing information about synthetic cathinones grounded in research and science. Unfortunately, reporting about these substances can contain inaccuracies and exaggerations that often leads to fear and bad policy.
 
This tip sheet for media provides brief answers to some of the most commonly-asked questions about synthetic cathinones and example phrasing that is accurate and not sensationalized.
 

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