Flakka, the Zombie Drug, Effects
When you use flakka, you’re exposing yourself to a synthetic cathinone that’s roughly 10 times more potent than cocaine. Even a 0.1-gram dose can trigger hyperthermia exceeding 106°F, violent psychosis, and the “superhuman strength” that earned flakka its zombie nickname. You’ll likely experience tachycardia, severe paranoia, and hallucinations. Prolonged use leads to rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, […]
What Is the Flakka Drug?
Flakka is a potent synthetic cathinone (alpha-PVP) that’s classified as a Schedule I controlled substance by the DEA. When you use flakka, it floods your brain with dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin while blocking their reuptake, creating intense euphoria followed by dangerous side effects. You’ll experience rapid heart rate, dangerous hyperthermia, and potentially violent psychotic episodes […]
Bath Salts Drug
Synthetic cathinones, the artificial psychoactive ingredient in bath salt drugs, are dangerous and addictive. The designer drug is sold as a cheap and legal alternative to other illicit drugs like MDMA, cocaine, and meth. Despite having pleasant-sounding street names on the drug market like Ivory Wave, Vanilla Sky, and Cloud 9, bath salt drugs have […]
Synthetic Cathinones “Bath Salts” Drug Facts
What Are Bath Salts? Synthetic cathinone products sold as bath salts are not actually bath salts, such as Epsom salt that people use during baths. These bathing items do not have mind-altering ingredients. Instead, bath salts are chemically similar to amphetamines, cocaine, and MDMA. They are supposed to be cheap, legal alternatives to more traditional […]