Drug Info
Spice/ K2, Synthetic Marijuana
What is it?
A synthetic version of marijuana that mimics THC which is the active ingredient in marijuana. Often called K2/Spice, as well as several other names, synthetic marijuana is a mixture of plant material sprayed with synthetic psychoactive chemicals. Synthetic marijuana often looks like potpourri and typically is marked or labeled, "not for human consumption."
Street Names
Bliss, Black Mamba, Blaze, Bombay Blue, Fake Weed, Legal Weed, Genie, Zohai, Red X, Dawn Scooby Skunk, Snax
How it is Taken
Smoked using “joints”, pipes, E-cigarettes, as a tea
Paraphernalia
How does it affect the body?
- Paranoia, anxiety, panic attacks, hallucinations, and giddiness
- Addictive
- Increase in heart rate and blood pressure
- Convulsions, organ damage, or death
FACT SHEET: Read more about Spice/ K2 (pdf)
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