Spice/K2 vs. Bath Salts
A few months back, we did a RED ALERT on {valpo}"Bath Salts" {/valpo}{portage}"Bath Salts" {/portage}{laporte}"Bath Salts" {/laporte} - we are reviewing that alert and providing you with additional information on SPICE. SPICE has become the popular drug of choice for area teens; inexpensive and easily accessible in Northwest Indiana. It is our hope that you find this information to be helpful in guarding and protecting your teen through the journey of adolescence.
What is it? SPICE (Synthetic Marijuna) Just like "bath salts," Spice/K2 contains recently synthesized chemicals. In this case they're designed to mimic the active ingredient in marijuana, known as THC. And like "bath salts," they're widely sold in head shops and convenience stores, as well as online. SPICE: When smoked or ingested, synthetic cannabinoids can produce a high similar to marijuana. Initially developed for pain management research and the effects of cannabis on the brain, these substances have recently become a popular alternative to marijuana. The substances are sprayed on dried herbs and marketed and sold in local convenience stores or on the Internet under names like "Spice," "K2" or "Genie."
Is it legal? Indiana State legislatures have outlawed two classes of synthetic drugs: synthetic cannabinoids (a.k.a. "Spice" or "K2") and substituted cathinones (a.k.a. "bath salts"). At least 45 states and Puerto Rico have already banned one or both of these substances. Advertised as a "legal" alternative to weed, it's often sold as incense or potpourri and in most states, it's anything but legal.
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For more info on SPICE, check out the full article on our website.www.pathblazer.org/spice.php