Synthetic Cannabinoids K2/Spice

Street name K2 Skunk Moon rocks Potpourri AK- 47 Rose Scooby Snax Hush Zoot Kalma Dyno Dank watermelon

Statistics National Regional 3.30% of 10th graders use 24% of minors report currently using In 2011 11% of high school students used

Forms of addiction Physical- headaches, Diarrhea, Extreme sweating, Loss of appetite Psychological- Anxiety, Depression, Irritability, paranoia Loss of motivation, Inability to sleep, Cravings

Short term/ Long terms affects Fast and irregular heart beat Disconnected from thoughts Relaxation Delayed reaction time Racing thoughts Similar effect to smoking cannabis Long Term Loss of appetite Vomiting/diarrhea Dehydration Kidney damage/failure Depression Inability to sleep

Legal Issues In Michigan synthetic cannabinoids are illegal for any human consumption It was put on the list of Schedule 1 list drugs No consequences are stated but drug control is there

Where to find help While going through withdrawals, it could take up to a week or longer to get through the detox. Try to find a rehab center where you can stay and so people can assist and take care of you. After an inpatient care, try outpatient treatment. Go to groups, see a therapist, try and surround yourself with people you trust will do what’s best for you.

Other facts It’s mind-altering chemicals that are either sprayed on dried, smoked, or sold as liquids to be vaporized. These chemicals can be found in a marijuana plant- thus the “synthetic cannabinoids” or “fake weed” Most believe it is a safe alternatives to drugs but it can affect the brain much more powerfully than marijuana.