Edmonton police warn public regarding bath salts’ deadly side effects

This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

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The Edmonton Police Service is warning the public about the often deadly psychotic side effects related to the ingestion of “bath salts”, a blend of chemicals that are beginning to make their way into Canada via the Internet.

“This drug has such horrific side-effects,” said Det. Guy Pilon, of the EPS Drug Section. “Many of the people we come into contact with on the streets are telling us they’re not interested – they’re staying away from it.” 

To date, Pilon said he’s only aware of three known cases of individuals in Edmonton overdosing on bath salts, one with very tragic consequences. 

“In one recent instance, an individual took their own life, after potentially ingesting bath salts. The consequences are often lethal.”

Not to be compared with the products consumers can purchase to scent their bath water, the drug known as “bath salts” contains amphetamine-like chemicals such as methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV). 

Its deadly effects include paranoia, hallucinations, convulsions and psychotic episodes. The drug is typically eaten, snorted, injected or smoked for its effects. 

Pilon applauded the federal government for its announced plans earlier this week to regulate MDPV under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The MDPV will likely be officially illegal in Canada sometime this fall. 

“This will give police the legal authority to charge individuals for possession, trafficking, importing, exporting and producing the drug under illegal circumstances.”

 

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