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K2 - Spice

K2 is a mixture of herbs and spices sprayed with a synthetic chemical similar to the THC in marijuana. It's commonly bought in various retail outlets, tobacco shops, head shops, and on the Internet. Street names for K2 include Spice Silver, Spice Gold, Spice Diamond, and K2. Users say it produces a high similar to pot's THC. In some cases, they report that the high from spice is stronger than that of marijuana. People who use it are prone to addiction.

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Spice is a synthetic weed that has chemicals and synthetic compounds that can produce a marijuana-like high. Some of its chemical compounds are similar to ones found in marijuana, including JWH-018, HU-210, and HU-211.

Statistics of K2/Spice Addiction

  • In 2004 K2 was first seen in Britain
  • Synthetic marijuana, also known as K2, is a dangerous designer drug that has been banned in the United States since 2013. However, because each formula of the drug is different and is always changing, synthetic marijuana remains a step ahead of the law
  • The long-term effects of synthetic marijuana use are still unknown. More than 11,400 people went to the emergency room because of the effects of synthetic marijuana in 2010
  • The New York Times reported that 6,000 people were admitted to emergency rooms in New York City because of their usage of K2. Police confiscated 2 million packets of K2 during a raid in the fall of 2015
  • Most people smoke K2, but it can also be brewed into tea. One in ten 12th-graders reported that they had tried K2 at least once
K2/Spice Addiction

K2/Spice Addiction Causes

It is a myth that it is the safe alternative to Marijuana, but it has its own negative and different levels. Spice was recently banned in Russia, Lithuania, Sweden, Austria, and Germany. Spice and K2 contain chemical compounds that are potentially hazardous to the user's health. Ultimately, users are putting themselves at serious risk when they use this drug. Even if they falsely believe they have developed a tolerance to this drug, their excessive exposure could result in death and irreversible damage to the nervous system and other vital organs.

Symptoms and Signs of K2/Spice Addiction

It's important to keep an eye out for synthetic marijuana abuse warning signs. For instance:

Behavioral symptoms:

  • Lack of attention
  • Frequent unexplained absences
  • Declining responsibilities
  • Feeling of Deception

Physical symptoms:

  • Nausea
  • Watery eyes
  • Numbness in extremities
  • Excessive perspiration
  • Muscle spasms
  • Increased heart rate
  • Higher blood pressure
  • Bloodshot eyes

Additional K2/Spice Addiction Side Effects

  • Panic attacks
  • Hallucinations
  • Restlessness
  • Glazed eyes
  • Poor coordination
  • Poor memory capacity
  • Dilated pupils

Treatment of K2/Spice Addiction

A person addicted to spice will learn new ways to deal with life's stressors as they come. Therapy, education, and counseling help patients heal physically and emotionally from their substance abuse. The drug addict will learn new coping mechanisms to utilize in times of distress to preclude them from relying on drugs in the future. Working through the feelings surrounding using drugs to numb out aids in the healing process. There will be many withdrawal symptoms. For instance:

  • Anxiety
  • Trembling extremities
  • Tremor
  • Panic attacks
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Heart palpitations
  • Depression feeling
  • Trembling extremities
  • Hopelessness

If you or a loved one is struggling with a spice addiction or another drug, going to a treatment center may be the best thing for you.

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