Topic: Mdpv

Media coverage of "bath salts" has shifted from "zombie" behavior to "cannibalism," with CNN's Erin Burnett highlighting a brand called "Cloud 9." A "binary drug" theory is proposed, suggesting that certain chemicals like MDPV could be triggered by external factors to cause violent outbursts. Toxicologists admit they do not yet understand why the same batch of drugs affects users differently, leading to speculation about genetic triggers.

The synthetic drug MDPV, marketed as "bath salts," is described as a potent stimulant similar to a "souped-up Adderall." The hosts suggest the pharmaceutical industry wants to ban these substances to protect their market share of ADHD medications. Furthermore, they argue the sudden media obsession with "zombies" is a coordinated viral marketing campaign for the upcoming Brad Pitt film, World War Z.

Reports from Louisiana and Kansas highlight a dangerous trend of teenagers snorting products labeled as "bath salts" and smoking potpourri to get high. These products, sold under names like "Ivory Wave" and "Cloud Nine," contain the chemical MDPV and have caused hallucinations and hospitalizations.

The hosts attempt to look up Methylene Dioxy Pyrovalerone (MDPV) in the Merck Index while discussing its origins as a "legal high" in the United Kingdom. A former cocaine user claims the substance is ten times more powerful than cocaine, leading to calls for its prohibition.