A drug called 'monkey dust' which causes people to eat faces and jump from buildings is spreading in the UK — here's what it is

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• A drug known as "monkey dust" is sweeping across the north of the UK.
• It's also known as "bath salts," and has been linked to violent face-eating attacks in the US.
• The substance makes people feel strong, and can cause them to act dangerously.
• Paramedics and police have been called to scenes where people have scaled buildings and jumped from great heights.
• Side effects of the drug include a paranoia, hallucinations, chest pain, and high blood pressure.

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People sometimes take recreational drugs to escape, or to feel good. But a substance that is currently becoming an "epidemic" in the UK, according to police in the north of England, is causing psychotic, violent behaviour.

The drug, known as "monkey dust," is sweeping across the northern UK, and is said to make users feel as though they have incredible strength akin to the Hulk, and can make them act dangerously — scaling buildings and jumping from great heights.

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