1. Synthetic Cannabinoids
K2/Spice

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

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.