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| '''K2''' is a herbal smoking blend made of herbs and spices sprayed with synthetic ] (notably ]), 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 ]), 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 ] and ].<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://scienceblogs.com/terrasig/2010/02/k2_spice_jwh018_marijuana.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> Though its effects are not well documented, it may cause negative effects that are not noted in marijuana users, such as increased agitation and elevated blood pressure and heart rates, and vomiting, among other things. <ref>http://www.livescience.com/health/fake-marijuana-k2-hallucinations-100303.html</ref> | It is a product similar to ] and ].<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://scienceblogs.com/terrasig/2010/02/k2_spice_jwh018_marijuana.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> Though its effects are not well documented, it may cause negative effects that are not noted in marijuana users, such as increased agitation and elevated blood pressure and heart rates, and vomiting, among other things. <ref>http://www.livescience.com/health/fake-marijuana-k2-hallucinations-100303.html</ref> | ||
| It is legal and readily available throughout most of the ]. Its use has sparked alarm in several states including ] in which it has been banned legally<ref>http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/10/1804198/synthetic-marijuana-is-banned.html</ref>, and the town council of ] has passed emergency legislation banning its sale. <ref>http://www.kansascity.com/2010/02/17/1754620/cops-imitation-pot-as-bad-as-the.html</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 several states including ] in which it has been banned legally<ref>http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/10/1804198/synthetic-marijuana-is-banned.html</ref>, and the town council of ] has passed emergency legislation banning its sale. <ref>http://www.kansascity.com/2010/02/17/1754620/cops-imitation-pot-as-bad-as-the.html</ref> The ] has banned soldiers' use.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35444158 Fake pot that acts real stymies law enforcement</ref> | ||
Revision as of 21:21, 12 March 2010
K2 is a herbal smoking blend made of herbs and spices sprayed with synthetic cannabinoids (notably JWH-018), 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 and Pandora Potpourri. 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. Though its effects are not well documented, it may cause negative effects that are not noted in marijuana users, such as increased agitation and elevated blood pressure and heart rates, and vomiting, among other things.
It is legal and readily available throughout most of the United States. Its use has sparked alarm in several states including Kansas in which it has been banned legally, and the town council of St. Charles, Missouri has passed emergency legislation banning its sale. 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://scienceblogs.com/terrasig/2010/02/k2_spice_jwh018_marijuana.php
- http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35444158 Fake pot that acts real stymies law enforcement
- http://www.livescience.com/health/fake-marijuana-k2-hallucinations-100303.html
- http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/10/1804198/synthetic-marijuana-is-banned.html
- http://www.kansascity.com/2010/02/17/1754620/cops-imitation-pot-as-bad-as-the.html
- http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35444158 Fake pot that acts real stymies law enforcement
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