IN A stark warning from the University of South Australia, experts have observed a 75% increase in the detection of the synthetic stimulant pentylone, known as "bath salts", across the country.
This rise is part of findings from the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission's National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program, which also identified 19 other novel psychoactive substances in wastewater samples throughout the country.
The increase in pentylone usage is due to its potent, unpredictable effects, similar to those of MDMA, leading to higher risk of frequent use and potential overdose.
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