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Ban on Synthetic Cannabinoids and Lab testing for these chemicals
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SyntheticCannabinoids
Today’s “FAKE MARIJUANA” COMMONLY KNOWN AS
K2, SPICE, SERENITY, GENIE, TWISTED XXX
Synthetic Cannabinoids
In 1995 Dr. John W. Huffman, first experimented and synthesized the compound known as JWH018 while performing research at Clemson University. He never performed any testing with this and later other JWH chemicals on humans.
Since that time several of these synthesized compounds with varying names have been produced with a wide range of potency and effects.
History
US Legislative Profile
Nov. 24th DEA instituted an emergency Ban on 5 Synthetic Cannabinoids which become effective 1/2011 for one year
States and Municipalities have instituted various restrictions on Synthetic Cannabinoids ranging from unregulated to felony charges for possession
HU 210JWH018JWH073Salvia
ProposedLegislation
K2JWI018JWH073
K2,SpiceJWH018
Possession a Felony
JWH01811/1/2011
*Municipal Restrictions** Statewide Ban*** Proposed RegulationU Unregulated @ Marijuana Legalized
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JWH018
8/28/10Synthetic Compounds mimic THC
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Texas Legislative Timeline
Proposed bill to floor 1/11/11 by Senator Florence Shapiro
Most comprehensive bill in the US with 12+ compounds
Congressional Coalition Support 9 Texas Senators 9 House of Representatives
Proposed Texas Testing Panel
1. JWH-018 2. JWH-073 DEA BANNED LIST 3. JWH-200 4. CP 47 5. CP 497 6. JWH-019 7. JWH-250 8. JWH-015 9. CP 297-C8 Homolog 10. CP 55, 940 11. HU-308 12. HU-331 13. WIN 55212-2
Research
In drug studies on rats and pigeons HU-210 was found to be 66 to 80 times more potent than THC
Human Study by NMS presented by Dr. Barry Logan shows varying degrees of impairment
Current on going human studies at St. Louis University of effects of synthetic cannabinoid use
Research
More Human Studies related to driving under the influence are ongoing to be published 2011
Synthesized to create “Lock and Key” effect with the same neurotransmitters in the brain as THC; i.e. addition
Myths
These products are herbal and incense and somehow natural substances
Not harmful Non-toxic Not for human consumption
Facts
Products created in a laboratory environment
Mixtures of herbal compounds and chemicals - No QC on what is generated
Is not detected in standard drug test panels
Easy to change Trade names and mixture ingredients
Facts
Jan 2010-July 2010500-800 cases of adverse
reactions to synthetic marijuana across the country in the past year, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers.
At least 8 known/suspected deaths in Texas 2010 to date
Signs and Symptoms
- Profuse sweating during the day and especially at night
- Internal restlessness - Palpitations and increase blood
pressure- Reduced Body Temperature- Insomnia - Headache - Diarrhea- Altered brain function in controlling
emotions, judgment, motivation, memory and learning
Signs and Symptoms
- Nausea and vomiting- Tremors and in rare cases seizure- Anxiety and paranoia without
reason- Manic episodes (hyperactivity,
agitation)- Sudden emotional and personality
changes- Feeling of depression and
desperation- Denial
Analytical Matrices
Blood – Detection 0-24 hours
Urine – Detection 0-48 hours
Saliva- Hair –
Analytical Testing
Individual Compounds or Panels
1. JWH-018 2. JWH-073 DEA BANNED LIST 3. JWH-200 4. CP 47 5. CP 497 6. JWH-019 7. JWH-250 8. JWH-015 9. CP 297-C8 Homolog 10. CP 55, 940 11. HU-308 12. HU-331 13. WIN 55212-2
QUESTIONS?
Loretta Anderson, PresidentExperTox Laboratory
Ph. 281-476-4600Fax. 281-930-8856www.expertox.com
Contact Information:Mauri Barefoot, National Sales Rep
