Spice, Black Mamba, K2, Fake Pot, and Bombay Blue are just a few names given to a fairly new drug that mimics the effects of marijuana. And up until recently, teens were able to freely access the drug from area tobacco stores and gas stations.
Spice, Black Mamba, K2, Fake Pot, and Bombay Blue are just a few names given to a fairly new drug that mimics the effects of marijuana. And up until recently, teens were able to freely access the drug from area tobacco stores and gas stations.
Synthetic marijuana is also known as K2 or Spice and is a sort of false pot that is really nothing like the real thing. It is legal and also easily available to children but is also a much bigger threat to their health.
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Add another battle to the war on drugs. Synthetic drugs are becoming increasingly popular as well as dangerous to users.
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As bath salts are gaining popularity as a street drug, healthcare workers are rushing to accommodate the dangers associated with use. Though bath salts are technically legal, they are highly toxic and their use can result in a rush to the emergency room.
Synthetic cannabis products known as Spice are often attractive for those who believe they are avoiding the harmful effects of marijuana by turning to a man-made product. New research suggests this thinking is in error and Spice use could pose a risk for psychosis.
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Traditional reports concerning emergency room visits due to drug abuse focused on drugs such as cocaine, heroin or LSD. Today, the attention must go to the use and abuse of what we once considered household drugs.
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Legislators in Baltimore County, Maryland recently banned a synthetic form of marijuana called “Spice” or “K2”. Those who are found to have sold, possessed or distributed the drug could face up to 60 days in jail, a $500 fine and will be guilty of a misdemeanor. Various cities and states across the US have already banned the substance.
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