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K2 is a herbal smoking blend made of herbs and spices sprayed with synthetic cannabinoids (notably JWH-018), which mimic the effects of cannabis. It is produced in China and Korea. It can be consumed in ways comparable to cannabis.

It is a product similar to Spice K2 comes in many varieties with names such as Blonde, Summit, Standard, and Citron. No official studies have been conducted 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 vomiting.

K2 is legal and readily available throughout most of the United States. Its use has sparked alarm in several states including Kansas and Kentucky which have banned the sale and possession of its active chemicals, and the town council of St. Charles, Missouri has passed emergency legislation banning its sale. Columbia, Missouri has also banned its sale. Springdale, Arkansas and the surrounding area have also banned K2. The US Army has banned soldier use. According to St. Louis law enforcement, the substance has not been banned in Missouri, though there have been discussions about a possible ban.

The Mayor and Police Chief of Elkhart, Indiana asked local retailers May 18 to stop selling the substance.

References

1. "Drug profile: Synthetic cannabinoids and 'Spice'". EMCDDA Drug Profiles. European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
2. "International K2 Incense Orders". K2 Incense. 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
3. ^ "Fake pot that acts real stymies law enforcement". The Associated Press. 2010-02-17. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
4. Jeanna Bryner (2010-03-03). "Fake Weed, Real Drug: K2 Causing hallucinations in Teens". LiveScience. Retrieved 2010-04-21.

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