SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS

What are synthetic cannabinoids?

Synthetic cannabinoids (or synthetic marijuana) are a class of psychoactive designer drugs created by mixing natural herbs with synthetic chemicals to produce a claimed alternative to marijuana. Most producers claim it can be smoked in the same manner as marijuana, whether out of a pipe, water bong, hookah, vaporizer, or simply rolled into a joint or blunt. While it was marketed to appear similar to marijuana, there is dispute whether it shares similar psychoactive and pharmacological characteristics.

Street names

Some common street names for this drug include: Spice (diamond, gold, silver), K2, K2 summit, Solar Flare, Yucatan Fire, Ninja, Zombie World, Bad to the Bone, and many more.

How are synthetic cannabinoids taken?

Synthetic cannabinoids are taken the same way as marijuana is taken. Smoked, eaten, or drunk.

INTOXICATION EFFECTS

• Relaxation
• Hallucinations
• Dizziness
• Pleasure
• Calmness

SHORT TERM HEALTH EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Seizures
• Chest pain
• Rapid heart rate
• Vomiting

HEALTH EFFECTS

• Panic attacks
• Difficulty breathing
• Insomnia
• Heart palpitations
• Tremors

WITHDRAWAL EFFECTS

• Suicidal thoughts
• Forgetfulness
• Paranoia
• Sleeping problems
• Irrability and aggression

http://www.ggandh.com/presentations-lectures/synthetic-cannabinoids/#i

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3470439/

http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana

https://www.drugfoundation.org.nz/synthetic-cannabinoids/withdrawal

http://www.rensco.com/pdfs/Health/SynMar/Product%20Names%20of%20Synthetic%2...