NMS Labs develops substance identification tests for nine 'bath salts' compounds

In keeping up with drug abuse trends, NMS Labs has developed substance identification tests for the nine "bath salts" compounds listed in the recently approved PA Senate Bill 1006.

NMS Labs National Director of Forensic Services, Dr. Barry Logan commented, "This test brings order to the confusing world of designer stimulants and 'bath salts' for police officers and District Attorneys throughout the Commonwealth. The newly amended law creates a need for straightforward testing for diverse classes of related drugs; tests that have not previously been available in one place. NMS Labs understands the needs of our criminal justice partners, and looks forward to being a resource to help enforce this important new law."

These psychoactive chemicals purchased for the purposes of getting high, but packaged as "bath salts" are not currently regulated by the Federal government, but have been banned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a handful of other states. The drugs involved include mephedrone and MDPV. While they are not illegal to possess in every state, most states have laws that make it illegal to drive while impaired by any chemical or drug. The "bath salts" identification tests are an essential complement to the comprehensive services that NMS Labs has been offering to the law enforcement community, which were developed and performed according to accreditation standards set by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT) and the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB).

NMS Labs is on the leading edge in market surveillance and research on the latest trends in designer drug use. This has enabled the company to rapidly add new compounds to its test menu as they appear on the illicit market. NMS Labs also provides drug identification and toxicology testing for synthetic marijuana and Salvinorin A&B which are also included in the newly amended Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.

Dr. Logan further explained, "Through our innovative test development initiative, NMS Labs has shown itself to be passionate about public safety and providing science in the service of justice by offering tests that can stand up in a court of law."