Bath salts is a term used in North America to describe a number of
recreational designer drugs. The name derives from instances in which the drugs were sold disguised as true
bath salts. The white powder, granules, or
crystals often resemble true bath salts such as
Epsom salts, but are very different chemically. The drugs' packaging often states "not for human consumption" in an attempt to circumvent
drug prohibition laws. Bath Salts have also been similarly disguised as plant food, hookah cleaner, and other products, despite only seeing regular distribution in shops selling drug paraphernalia.