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Wednesday, July 25, 2012  "Bath salts" ban could curb use of some legal drugs linked to violent behavior, but not all

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Lab tests failed to find 'bath salt' components in man who chewed on other's face

Sunday, October 30, 2011  Days after state officials banned synthetic drugs often marketed as "bath salts," the substances are hard to find in South Carolina.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  The Richland County Council is one step closer to approving an ordinance that would ban synthetic drugs like “bath salts.”

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  South Carolina’s health agency has followed up on a federal mandate making synthetic drugs illegal.

Friday, October 21, 2011  On Friday, the US Drug Enforcement Administration outlawed substances used in synthetic drugs. On Monday, DHEC expects to do the same in South Carolina making things like bath salts and synthetic marijuana illegal.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has taken the issue of banning the sale of synthetic drugs known as 'bath salts' off its agenda.  The board was expected to discuss banning the drug said to give users a high like cocaine or methamphetamine at Thursday's meeting.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  Several areas have banned the sale of bath salts and now, state health officials are about to up the ante.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  The City of Columbia’s ban on “bath salts” and synthetic marijuana is now in effect. Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott says his officers and city leaders are notifying the public and local businesses about the ban.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Authorities say a Cowpens man told Spartanburg County sheriff's deputies that he fired a gun inside his home and thought there was a dead person in the back room after eating bath salts and drinking.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Columbia City Council has passed the first reading of a proposed ordinance that would ban "bath salts" and synthetic marijuana. Should synthetic drugs like "bath salts" and synthetic marijuana be banned because of the health danger the pose, or should they be legal since they are marked "not for human consumption"?

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The Drug Enforcement Administration says it will temporarily outlaw possession and sale three synthetic stimulants as dangerous chemicals that pose an imminent hazard to public health.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011  They’re legal substances people use to get high. Now a Midland’s mom calling on lawmakers to ban synthetic drugs because of what happened to her son.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  AP IMPACT: Synthetic drugs that mimic pot, cocaine, other drugs send thousands to hospitals

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  Synthetics are becoming increasingly popular and some are as easy to buy as cigarettes.