5/18/15
English IV Sem 2
5.2.7 Practice: Research Outline I.
Spice, also known as “fake pot” or “synthetic marijuana,” is a highly addictive drug because of the chemicals mixed with the herb and the effects it gives people when inhaled or ingested.
II.
The chemicals that make up spice are somewhat similar to marijuana but at the same time are beyond it.
A. There have been reports of bags having chemicals like nail polish remover, cement mixture, and other dangerous artificial chemicals.
“Side Effects of Spice Use” http://spiceaddictionsupport.org/sideeffectsofspiceuse/ B. Some of the chemicals found in spice are being created to imitate the effects
THC like elevated mood, altered perception, and relaxation.
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One of many synthetic cannabinoids are being found in some products, even
Phenazapam, prescription drug, is found in them.
“What Is Spice? The Facts On Synthetic Weed” http://spiceaddictionsupport.org/whatisspice/ III.
Spice is known to give pleasant “natural” psychotropic effects just like marijuana does but also has many negative intense effects, some even resulting in death.
A. When inhaled, it gives people a high that makes them feel like everything is a dream, or as if they’re in a cartoon.
“What Is Spice? The Facts On Synthetic Weed” http://spiceaddictionsupport.org/whatisspice/ B. Some of the long term effects include psychotic episodes, hallucinations, dysphasia, severe paranoia, and delusions.
“Signs and Symptoms of Spice Abuse” http://www.narconon.org/drugabuse/signssymptomsspice.html C. Uncontrolled/spastic body movements, increased agitation, seizures, elevated blood pressure and heart rate, vomiting, pale skin, and profuse sweating are some of short term effects.
“K2Spice”