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Spice/K2, Synthetic Marijuana
What is it?
A synthetic version of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, K2/Spice is a mixture of plant material sprayed with synthetic psychoactive chemicals. Often looks like herbal incense or potpourri and typically labeled “not for human consumption". Dangerous to purchase from the Internet because its origins and chemical amounts are unknown. The ingredients and strength of products containing synthetic cannabinoids are almost impossible for the user to know.
To learn more about the dangers of synthetic drugs, watch the video, One Small Dose.
Street Names
Blaze, RedX Dawn, Paradise, Demon, Black Magic, Spike, Mr. Nice Guy, Ninja, Zohai, Dream, Genie, Sence, Smoke, Skunk, Serenity, Yucatan, Fire, Skooby Snax, Crazy Clown
How is it used?
Smoked after sprayed or mixed on plant materials or vaporized through e-cigarettes
How does it affect the body?
- Acute psychotic episodes, dependence, withdrawal, intense hallucinations
- Elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, unconsciousness, tremors, seizures, vomiting, hallucinations, agitation, anxiety, pallor, numbness, and tingling
- Severe agitation, disorganized thoughts, paranoid delusions, and violence
- Nausea, vomiting, agitation, anxiety, acute kidney injury, seizures, stroke, coma, and death by heart attack or organ failure
