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| '''K2''' is a herbal smoking blend made of herbs and spices sprayed with synthetic ] (notably ], chemically similar to ]), which mimic the effects of ]. It is produced in ] and ]. It is rolled into a cigarette and smoked in a manner similar to ].<ref>http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123817678</ref> | '''K2''' is a herbal smoking blend made of herbs and spices sprayed with synthetic ] (notably ], chemically similar to ]), which mimic the effects of ]. It is produced in ] and ]. It is rolled into a cigarette and smoked in a manner similar to ].<ref>http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123817678</ref> | ||
| It is a product similar to ].<ref>http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/drug-profiles/synthetic-cannabinoids</ref> K2 comes in many varieties with names such as Blonde, Summit, Pink, Blue, Standard, and Citron<ref>http://www.k2-incense.com/buyktwo/international.php</ref> No studies have been done on its effects on humans.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35444158 Fake pot that acts real stymies law enforcement</ref> | It is a product similar to ].<ref>http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/drug-profiles/synthetic-cannabinoids</ref> K2 comes in many varieties with names such as Blonde, Summit, Pink, Blue, Standard, and Citron.<ref>http://www.k2-incense.com/buyktwo/international.php</ref> No studies have been done on its effects on humans.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35444158 Fake pot that acts real stymies law enforcement</ref> | ||
| It is legal and readily available throughout most of the ]. Its use has sparked alarm in ] and ], which are contemplating legal bans,<ref>http://www.kansascity.com/2010/02/17/1754620/cops-imitation-pot-as-bad-as-the.html</ref> but has not raised such objection in ].<ref>http://www.annarbor.com/news/easily-accessible-substance-that-mimics-marijuana---and-is-legal---sold-locally/</ref> The ] has banned soldiers' use.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35444158 Fake pot that acts real stymies law enforcement</ref> | It is legal and readily available throughout most of the ]. Its use has sparked alarm in ] and ], which are contemplating legal bans,<ref>http://www.kansascity.com/2010/02/17/1754620/cops-imitation-pot-as-bad-as-the.html</ref> but has not raised such objection in ].<ref>http://www.annarbor.com/news/easily-accessible-substance-that-mimics-marijuana---and-is-legal---sold-locally/</ref> The ] has banned soldiers' use.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35444158 Fake pot that acts real stymies law enforcement</ref> | ||
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K2 is a herbal smoking blend made of herbs and spices sprayed with synthetic cannabinoids (notably JWH-018, chemically similar to THC), which mimic the effects of Marijuana. It is produced in China and Korea. It is rolled into a cigarette and smoked in a manner similar to marijuana.
It is a product similar to Spice. K2 comes in many varieties with names such as Blonde, Summit, Pink, Blue, Standard, and Citron. No studies have been done on its effects on humans.
It is legal and readily available throughout most of the United States. Its use has sparked alarm in Kansas and Missouri, which are contemplating legal bans, but has not raised such objection in Michigan. The US Army has banned soldiers' use.
References
- http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123817678
- http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/drug-profiles/synthetic-cannabinoids
- http://www.k2-incense.com/buyktwo/international.php
- http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35444158 Fake pot that acts real stymies law enforcement
- http://www.kansascity.com/2010/02/17/1754620/cops-imitation-pot-as-bad-as-the.html
- http://www.annarbor.com/news/easily-accessible-substance-that-mimics-marijuana---and-is-legal---sold-locally/
- http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35444158 Fake pot that acts real stymies law enforcement
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