Synthetic Marijuana - Dangerous Drug Masked as Cannabis
Synthetic marijuana, known as K2 or Spice, is one of the most dangerous drugs on the market – and yet remains easily accessible to teenagers. Unlike natural cannabis, it shares virtually nothing with it except for a misleading name. What risks does it pose and why should we avoid it?
What Is Synthetic Marijuana and Why Is It So Dangerous?
While natural medicinal cannabis contains cannabinoids like CBD, CBG and THC along with terpenes and flavonoids, synthetic marijuana is a purely chemical substance created in a laboratory. It has nothing to do with the cannabis plant – it is a completely artificial product with unpredictable effects.
K2 or Spice is made by applying synthetic cannabinoids onto dried herbs, creating a smokable mixture. However, the chemical composition can be different in each package, making this drug extremely dangerous.
Where Does Synthetic Marijuana Come From?
Synthetic cannabinoids were developed by chemist John W. Huffman at Clemson University in South Carolina originally for research purposes. The substance was never intended for human consumption, but quickly made its way to the black market and stores as a "legal alternative" to cannabis.
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