Synthetic cannabinoids k2spice national institute on. Nps are unregulated mindaltering substances that have become newly available on the market and are intended to produce the same effects as illegal drugs. The drug can cause agitation, confusion and psychotic fits. Synthetic marijuana longterm effects drugfree world. Synthetic cannabinoids k2 spice courtesy of coolidge youth coalition. Because of this similarity, synthetic cannabinoids are sometimes misleadingly called synthetic marijuana or fake weed, and they are often marketed as safe, legal alternatives to that drug. Spice, a schedule i synthetic marijuana also known as k2, is a recreational street drug with many known adverse effects, including seizures and myocardial. Understanding the dangers of the fake marijuana called spice or k2 date. Teens who use synthetic marijuana, also called k2 or spice, could end up in the emergency room experiencing some serious side effects, according to a new case report. In fact, they are not safe and may affect the brain much more powerfully than marijuana.
There are stories about the side effects of spice use throughout the nation. Everything you need to know about the negative side effects of spice. Synthetic cannabinoids synthetic marijuana, spice, k2. Effects of synthetic marijuana k2 drug side effects. Why is it one of the the worlds most addictive drugs. Complications due to synthetic pot use may include. Synthetic marijuana addiction and treatment k2, spice addiction. Bioque m, cabrera b, garciabueno b, macdowell ks, torrent c, saiz pa, et al. While k2 does contain some natural material, the effects of the drug come solely from the synthetic chemicals that have sprayed onto the dried plant substance. But cracking down on the drug, most commonly known as k2, poses a different set of challenges from trying to get older drugs off the streets of new york city, according to. Aguilar, formulation tools for pharmaceutical development 20.
In august 20, a 21yearold mother who was under the influence of spice had thrown her fouryearold into a trash bin and when arrested by the police could not. Shocking stories about the use of the synthetic marijuana, or k2, have. The most widely known synthetic marijuana is called spice or k2, which is banned in the u. The woman began treatment in may 2012 and reportedly made a full recovery by june 20.
People who use synthetic marijuana, commonly known as spice and k2, can. People who use synthetic marijuana, commonly known as spice and k2, can become seriously ill. What are the side effects of spice synthetic marijuana use. Even more concerning is that the side effects of these new drugs are. Ischemic stroke after use of the synthetic marijuana spice ncbi. Teens are getting high on an emerging drug called fake weed, a concoction also known as k2 and spice that is also causing hallucinations, vomiting, agitation and other dangerous effects. Spice, k2, synthetic cannabinoid, adverse effects, dependence. Spice overdose and side effects american addiction centers. Synthetic marijuana use can lead to side effects like rapid heart rate, vomiting, agitation and hallucinations. Misinformation is a serious problem regarding this relatively new drug, as people are not as educated on k2 as they may be on more traditional illicit substances. Aronson, meylers side effects of psychiatric drugs 2008. Because of this, the drug is a moving target for both health officials and police enforcement hoping to cut down on its negative effects. Understanding the dangers of the fake marijuana called. Synthetic and nonsynthetic cannabinoid drugs and their adverse.
The most common synthetic marijuana, k2, and spice drug side effects that users experience include. These synthetic drugs replicate the effects of natural cannabis and. These include elevated mood, relaxation and altered perception. People have died from stroke, heart attack and kidney failure after using synthetic marijuana. Find patient medical information for vitamin k2 oral on webmd including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings. K2 and spice use among a cohort of college students in southeast region of the usa. February 20 found that, of 50 admitted patients, most experienced. Synthetic marijuana can cause teens to be unresponsive, or. Bath salts may have grabbed the recent headlines, but another designer drug, spice or k2, has addiction experts very worried too. Reports indicate the pleasant side effects of spice are similar to marijuana, but more intense.
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