Bath Salt

What is MDVP?

Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) is a powerful synthetic stimulant belonging to the class of drugs known as synthetic cathinones. It acts on the central nervous system by sharply increasing dopamine and norepinephrine levels, leading to intense stimulation, euphoria, and, at higher doses, severe behavioral disturbances. MDPV is not approved for any medical use, and all versions found in the U.S. are illicit. It often appears as a crystalline powder that can be white, off-white, brownish, or even tan. Products have historically been falsely marketed as “bath salts,” “plant food,” or “research chemicals” to evade regulation.

MDPV is typically sold in small packets or baggies and may be ingested, snorted, smoked, or injected. Because it is produced in clandestine labs, purity and potency vary dramatically, increasing the risk of unpredictable and dangerous effects. Recreational users may seek MDPV for its intense stimulant and euphoric properties, but the drug is well-known for triggering severe agitation, paranoia, hallucinations, violent behavior, and medical emergencies. Its unpredictable pharmacology and highly addictive nature make it one of the more dangerous synthetic stimulants encountered in emergency and toxicology settings.

Effects:

• Intense euphoria and extreme stimulation

• Rapid heart rate and dangerously elevated blood pressure

• Severe agitation, anxiety, and restlessness

• Extreme paranoia or delusional thinking

• Hallucinations (visual or auditory)

• Hyperthermia (dangerously high body temperature)

• Muscle tension, tremors, or seizures

• Insomnia and prolonged wakefulness

• Compulsive redosing and high addiction potential

• Violent behavior or psychosis requiring medical intervention