SyntheticCannabis. 2 "I smoked some of this one night when I was watching a movie," he says, tucking tufts of his red hair under a black baseball cap.

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SyntheticCannabis

2 "I smoked some of this one night when I was watching a movie," he says, tucking tufts of his red hair under a black baseball cap. "And this really warm feeling started at the top of my scalp and just slowly moved down my face and head. I was on the edge of my seat watching this movie, but I felt really, really mellow. And all it took was one hit." (By Niki D’Andrea in High Times Magazine) February 4, 2010

3 Synthetic cannabis is a herbal and chemical product which mimics the effects of cannabis (marijuana)

4 When synthetic cannabis products first went on sale, it was thought that it was a mixture of legal herbs. Laboratory analysis in 2008 discovered in fact a synthetic cannabinoids Acts on the body the same as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) found in the cannabis plant.

5 Sold under Various Brand Names Sold “online” Head shops Some Gas Stations

6 Illegal in many European countries Remains Legal under federal law in the United States and Canada. The Drug Enforcement Agency considers it a “Drug of Concern”. Banned by all Branches of the United States Military.

7 Several States have passed Acts Synthetic cannabis is illegal under state law in: Kansas, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Missouri. (6 others pending) Other State Legislatures are considering legislation banning the sale of synthetic cannabis.

8  Texas - No state regulation, but possession and use is illegal or restricted in the cities of Allen, Cleburne, Commerce(Must be 21), Dallas, Denton (city, not county), Duncanville, Ennis, Frisco, Gladewater, Greenville, Kilgore, Longview, Mansfield, McKinney, Mineral Wells, Overton, Plano, Port Arthur, Troup, Tyler, Sulphur Springs, Van Alstyne, Watauga, Whitehouse and White Oak. [ [

9 Safety Documented effects include increased agitation and vomiting. A 3 gram package has the same health effects on the lungs as a packet of cigarettes. Other symptoms are similar to those associated with cannabis.

10 Drug Testing Synthetic Cannabis does not cause a positive drug test for cannabis or other illegal drugs. Studies are being conducted into the detection of the metabolites of the synthetic cannabis in urine. Currently one lab in the U.S. can detect the synthetic cannabis.

11 Usage - JWH-018 produces effects very similar to cannabis but is considerably more potent than similar amounts of cannabis.  John W. Huffman has opined that JWH-018 has no medical use, stating, "It's like LSD, the only thing it is good for is getting you high."

12 Toxicity - Compared to THC, JWH-018 users may experience far more intense effects compared to smoking cannabis. JWH-018 may cause intense anxiety, agitation, and even seizures or convulsions.

13 OTHER BLENDS JWH-073 JWH-081 JWH-250 JWH-200

14 Company Policy The possession and use of synthetic cannabis is prohibited under the company’s drug and alcohol policy. Drug – A drug is any substance that produces physical, mental, emotional or behavioral change in the user.