Signs & Symptoms of Bath Salt Addiction
As noted above, there is very limited scientific research about the long-term effects of bath salt use, including addiction to bath salts. However, some of the symptoms associated with using bath salts may also serve as signs for recognizing a bath salt addiction.
Psychological Signs
Some of the potential psychological symptoms of bath salt addiction may include:
- Psychosis
- Hallucinations
- Anxiety
- Dysphoria
- Depression
Behavioral Signs
Behavioral signs of a bath salt addiction generally involve agitation and unpredictable behavior. Other behavioral signs may include:
- Hyperactivity
- Teeth grinding or bruxism
- Insomnia
- Difficulty focusing
Physical Signs
Some of the physical signs of bath salt addiction may include:
- Weight loss
- Excessive sweating
- Skin rashes
- Nose bleeds (if the drug is snorted)