Georgetown County residents have expressed their frustration at more synthetic drugs coming on the market, including those that mimic the illegal drug ‘bath salts.’
Meanwhile, officials at the S.C. Poison Control Center said they have seen a recent slowdown in the number of calls related to bath salts.
They have not yet experienced any calls related to “Premium Glass Cleaner,” the synthetic drug that is already being seen on some shelves in South Carolina.
“We’ve actually had two bath salts calls recently, but it was a big drop starting in October and November,” said Jill Michels, director of the Palmetto Poison Center. “We get calls from people at their home or we get them from the emergency department. We’ve seen people with strokes, kidney failures and extreme agitation. We haven’t treated anyone yet for glass cleaner, but it would probably be treated the same way.”
County residents who posted on the Georgetown Times Facebook page said they are amazed that more synthetic drugs are being developed.
“Wow, what’s next,” said resident Tee Woodbury Boyles. “My gosh, people will find anything to use in place of bath salts and all the others. It's a shame. I’m shaking my head. It’s sad.”
“The DEA needs to squash it out with a quickness,” said Matthew Latta. who also posted on Facebook. “Don't wait around like they did with the bath salts...waiting until people die and lives are ruined before banning it.”
“People need to stop acting like the people who consciously choose to purchase and do these drugs are innocent victims,” said Tracy Jones. “Teach personal responsibility.”
At least one person in the S.C. General Assembly, Rep. Anne Thayer, is trying to enact legislation that will stop a wide range of ingredients that are being used to make synthetic drugs.
By Kelly Marshall Fuller
Kfuller@gtowntimes.com
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