Courtesy of Coolidge Youth Coalition
Brief Description
Synthetic cannabinoids are human-made mind-altering chemicals that are either sprayed on dried, shredded plant material so they can be smoked or sold as liquids to be vaporized and inhaled in e-cigarettes and other devices. These products are also known as herbal or liquid incense. Read the DrugFacts
Trends Alerts:
- 7/26/18 - FDA Warns of Synthetic Cannabinoids Laced with Anticoagulant
- 4/6/18 - Multiple States Issue Alerts on Synthetic Cannabinoid Products
- 7/16/16 - Synthetic Cannabinoid Advisory in New York City
- 5/8/15 - Increasing Overdoses From Synthetic Cannabinoids (“Spice,” "K2,” etc.) in Several States
- 11/13/14 - "Mojo" and "Cloud 9" synthetic cannabinoids.
Statistics and Trends
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| Drug | Time Period | 8th Graders | 10th Graders | 12th Graders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K2/Spice (Synthetic Marijuana) | Past Year | [2.00] | 2.70 | 3.70 |
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- Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2/Spice) Unpredictable Danger - This infographic shows that synthetic cannabinoids, like K2 or Spice, are not natural drugs and can lead to dangerous health effects.
- Drug Testing Misses Synthetic Cannabinoids: Expert - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids (April 2016)
- The Changing Face of Recreational Drug Use - Cerebrum (January 2016)
- Sara Bellum Blog: Spice: “If You Use It, You’re Experimenting on Yourself” (April 2012)
- Sara Bellum Blog: “Spice” – Not as Fun as it Sounds (February 2011)
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