Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announces new rules on synthetic drugs
Photo credit: AP | This file photo shows containers of bath salts, synthetic stimulants that mimic the effects of traditional drugs like cocaine and speed. (Jan. 26, 2011)
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ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced new regulations Tuesday aimed at curbing abuse of so-called "bath salts" and other synthetic drugs that have spiked in popularity in recent years.
Cuomo said the state Health Department will expand the list of prohibited drugs and chemicals to include dozens more substances that are now used to make synthetic drugs. The aim is to block distributors...
