DEA Temporarily Adds 3 Phenethylamines to Schedule I of CSA

The Drug Enforcement Administration temporarily added three synthetic cathinones to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, applying strict controls to the import and export of the chemicals because of their potential for abuse. The agency says products containing synthetic cathinones are being sold at smoke shops, head shops, convenience stores, adult book stores, gas stations, and on the internet, and are marketed as “research chemicals,” “jewelry cleaner,” “stain remover,” “plant food or fertilizer,” “insect repellants,” or “bath salts.” The chemicals have no known medical use, said DEA. The final order is effective Feb. 7, and will be in effect for up to three years pending completion of a permanent scheduling order.