Statement from White House On Synthetic Stimulants…
posted by ATS
Today, Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy, released the following statement following recent reports indicating the emerging threat of synthetic stimulants, including MDPV (3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone) and mephedrone. These stimulants are often sold and marketed in stores as bath salts under names such as Ivory Wave or Purple Wave.
I am deeply concerned about the distribution, sale, and use of synthetic stimulants especially those that are marketed as legal substances. Although we lack sufficient data to understand exactly how prevalent the use of these…