Police are investigating whether the drugs found in bath salts were in the alleged attacker's system. This case is not the first time police have had to respond to people high on the drug committing illegal acts or exhibiting dangerous behavior.

In most cases, the active ingredient found in bath salts is a chemical known as MDPV. As far as the effects they have, bath salts are a central nervous system stimulant that acts something like a mix of methamphetamine and cocaine. They dramatically increase the dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the human brain in two dangerous ways.

It's a dangerous situation, leading to a high that some drug abuse experts describe as up to 13 times more potent than cocaine. The altered mental status it brings can lead to panic attacks, agitation, paranoia, hallucinations and violent behavior.

一名特拉华州参议员称将推动在全美范围内禁止毒品“浴盐”的立法行动。这种危险的合成毒品的使用在美国呈上升趋势，而且可能是导致近日迈阿密“啃脸案”的罪魁祸首。在这起案件中，罪犯咬掉了另一名流浪汉面部的80%。

民主党参议员克里斯-库恩斯本周一在声明中说，“像‘浴盐’这类危险毒品正在威胁我们的社区并摧毁生命。我们必须采取更严格的措施，以遏止日益盛行的‘浴盐’及其它新型致幻药。”

根据美国毒物控制中心协会的数据，有关“浴盐”的咨询求助电话已由2010年的304个上升至2011年的6138个。迄今为止今年也已超过1000个。

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