It's Extremely Difficult To Convict Dealers Of 'Bath Salts'

New York State Senate

Lines of "bath salts."

Considering bath salts may be more addictive than meth, the U.S. really wants to take control of the growing trend. Unfortunately, getting these drugs off the streets has given the legal system quite a headache.

To land a conviction for dealing bath salts, prosecutors have to prove they're chemically similar to substances outlawed by the Controlled Substances Act. But as a synthetic drug, bath salts are created in labs with innumerable chemical combinations, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Only a few scientific tweaks might keep the drugs different enough to avoid illegality. Labeling the drug as unsuitable for human consumption could also help skirt any repercussions, the Economist said.