Tag: synthetic cathinones
Color Reagent Tests: Visual Drug Identification for Field Use
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Mar 18 2026
Color reagent tests let law enforcement quickly identify drugs in the field using simple chemical reactions that change color. They're fast, cheap, and lifesaving - but not foolproof.
Designer Stimulants: Cathinones and Novel Psychoactives in Forensic Toxicology
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 23 2026
Synthetic cathinones, known as bath salts, are dangerous designer stimulants that mimic cocaine and methamphetamine. They cause severe health risks including psychosis, heart failure, and death - and are increasingly common in forensic toxicology cases.
