K2 or Spice

Overview K2 or “Spice” is a mixture of herbs and spices that is typically sprayed with a synthetic
compound chemically similar to THC, the psychoactive ingredients in marijuana. The chemical
compounds typically include HU-210, HU-211, JWH-018, and JWH-073. K2 is commonly purchased
in head shops, tobacco shops, various retail outlets, and over the Internet. It is often marketed as
incense or “fake weed.” Purchasing over the Internet can be dangerous because it is not usually
known where the products come from or what amount of chemical is on the organic material.

 

Street names Bilss, Black Mamba, Bombay Blue, Fake Weed, Genie, Spice, Zohai

 

Looks like K2 is typically sold in small, silvery plastic bags of dried leaves and marketed as
incense that can be smoked. It is said to resemble potpourri.

 

Methods of abuse K2 products are usually smoked in joints or pipes, but some users make
it into a tea.

 

Effect on mind Psychological effects are similar to those of marijuana and include paranoia, panic
attacks, and giddiness.

 

Effect on body Physiological effects of K2 include increased heart rate and increase of blood
pressure. It appears to be stored in the body for long periods of time, and therefore the long-term
effects on humans are not fully known.

 

Drugs causing similar effects Marijuana

 

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