SPICEKyRae Kogianes

SYNTHETIC CANNABIS

WHAT IS IT? Synthetic marijuana-a similar drug that

mimics marijuana but with twice the effect.

Natural herbs that are sprayed with designer drugs gives which are so called “Natural Highs.”

OTHER IDENTITIES Synthetic Marijuana K2 Fake weed Yucatan Fire Skunk Moon rocks

AFFECTS ON THE BRAIN Similar to marijuana it interacts to the

THC receptors. Reacts with the all of the CB receptors

located all over the brain.

SHORT TERM EFFECTS Elevated mood Relaxation Altered Perception Anxiety Paranoia Rapid heart rate Vomiting Agitation

SHORT TERMS CONTINUED Confusion Increased blood pressure Reduced blood supply Seizures

LONG TERM EFFECTS Severe cases= death Long term effects are still unknown on

the body. There is no proof that they cause

cancer, reproduction problems, or permanent damage.

CREATION

Originally created for research purposes only by Dr. John W. Huffman.

First 100 hundred milligrams created by Clemson University students and tested on mice.

ACCESSIBILITY

This drug was easily obtainable. Common areas were-

Gas Stations Head-shops Internet- easiest

ADDICTION

The marijuana herb in this drug is non-addicting.

The chemical substances this herb is sprayed with can potentially cause addiction.

EMERGENCY VISITS Spice was mentioned in the emergency

room 28,000 times in 2011 an huge increase from 2010 when it was only mentioned 11,000 times.

Some users had even called poison control due to unknown substances.

MAINE’S SPICE OUTBREAK

USAGE You can use synthetic marijuana by

Herbal incense Herbal smoking blends Herbal tea drinking

TARGETS The manufacturers target is high school

or typically young adults. Second most abused drug by teenagers. Manufacturers get away with selling this

drug due to the “Not for Human Consumption” label.

6 FACTS Synthetic Marijuana is worse than

normal marijuana because-

More effective and acting on the brain More desirable The overdose is worse than normal

cannabis We can’t metabolize the chemicals

received You have no idea what chemicals are

being received Longer lasting effect

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