Bath salts are not the same as the salts you put in your bath! Bath salts are a type of drug. They are white or brown crystal-like powders that you can buy either at stores or online. People take bath salts to get a feeling of excitement, joy, or energy. People use them illegally because the high is often compared to that of other drugs like cocaine or ecstasy. In the long run though, bath salts are very dangerous and can cause serious health problems and even death. So, it's important not to use them.