Bath Salt Drugs Officially Banned in New York

13677243_BG1.jpg
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law today that bans the sale of synthetic chemicals marketed as "bath salts," but that people just use to get high, not clean. "Deceptively labeled as 'bath salts' these dangerous products have become an alternative to methamphetamine use with disastrous results," said Cuomo. "They are a growing danger to public health and today's signing to ban these products is a critical step towards ridding New York of these harmful drugs." We warned about the approaching illegality of the substances -- made of the chemicals methylenedioxypyrovalerone, a.k.a. MDPV, and Methoxymethcathinone, a.k.a. Medphedrone -- back in March after increasingly violent episodes, including the beating death of a New Jersey woman by her "blank, scary" and "paranoid" boyfriend. Salvia is next to go. [WBNG]

Like this Story?

Sign up for the Weekly Newsletter: (Sent out every Thursday) Our weekly feature stories, movie reviews, calendar picks and more - minus the newsprint and sent directly to your inbox.

Privacy Policy
Sign up for free stuff, news info & more!

Tools

Links

Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places

    Voice Places

    Discover restaurants, nightlife, travel, shopping...

  • VOICE Daily Deals

    VOICE Daily Deals

    Get 50 to 90% off every day on restaurants, movies, massages...

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    More than 10,000 of the BEST things to eat, drink, and experience

  • My Voice Nation

    My Voice Nation

    Join the Village Voice community and get exclusive deals and info

  • Happy Hour

    Happy Hour

    Your local Happy Hour guide at your fingertips

or

Log in or Sign up

Social Connect:

Use your favorite account to access My Voice Nation.


Use your My Voice Nation account to log in:





Forgot password?
or

Sign Up or Log in

Social Connect:

Sign up for My Voice Nation with your preferred network.


Sign up for a My Voice Nation account:



Privacy policy