MSNBC Dateline June 4, 2024 05:38:00
Growing epidemic when it comes to synthetics? >> i would say that we are. >> reporter: this dea lab has analyzed and identified more than 400 different types of synthetic drugs seized in the u. s.. most of these chemicals have one thing in common. they've been manufactured for the sole purpose of creating a cheap, recreational high. this one is the base chemical that tara ingested. >> in this vial is 25i. >> reporter: is it just a powder? >> it is a powder. >> reporter: when dissolved into a liquid, the 25i is soaked or eye-dropped on to perforated paper to create doses that look just like lsd...