flakka
'Bath Salts' Feel Like a Drug From the Past—But They're Still Wreaking Havoc
In some parts of the world they conjure wild memories from the 2010s. In Russia, they're more popular than weed.
Police Think the Synthetic Drug Flakka Just Landed 16 People in Hospital on the Gold Coast
Toxicology reports are yet to come back but all of the drug's headline-grabbing characteristics do seem to be there—the hallucinations, fearlessness, super strength.
Being white may have saved the Florida face-eating suspect from being shot by police
There are stark differences between how police handled the case of 19-year-old Austin Harrouff and a previous Florida cannibal attack that involved a black suspect.
What Year Is This? Cops Seize Bath Salts in Nova Scotia
Police have seen "a bit of a resurgence" in Pictou County.
The DEA Wants to Permanently Ban Flakka, the Drug Linked to Naked Freakouts in Florida
The DEA has moved to outlaw 10 chemicals commonly found in the cheap designer drug, but manufacturers will likely respond by tweaking their recipes.
Study Finds Many New York Clubgoers Are Unknowingly Using Bath Salts Instead of MDMA
A NYU study found that a significant amount users of the club drug don't realize they're taking bath salts.
The DEA Says the 'Zombie' Drug Flakka Has Come to New York City
Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the infamous synthetic compound has spread from Florida.
Is America's Flakka Scare Almost Over?
As the DEA works with local and state law enforcement agencies to crack down on dealers, flakka's popularity has probably reached its apex and could soon be replaced by another unregulated synthetic drug.
Police Are Freaking Out Over Drugged-up Flakka 'Zombies'
Police and public health authorities warn a new, highly addictive drug called Flakka can cause users to flip out for 30 days, while health researchers caution that those freaking out may be the police and health care authorities.
The DEA Is Cracking Down on Flakka Smugglers and Dealers in Florida
A federal criminal complaint accuses a 22-year-old and her ex boyfriend of bringing several kilos of flakka into south Florida from Hong Kong between March and April.
Quit Freaking Out About Drugs: Flakka Edition
When police are warning of a dangerous drug sweeping the nation, be skeptical.
The Truth About Flakka: the Latest 'Cannibal Drug'
Last year it was bath salts, the year before that it was mephedrone – but there has always been bullshit.