Image courtesy of Coolidge Youth CoalitionBrief Description
Synthetic cannabinoids refer to a growing number of man-made mind-altering chemicals that are either sprayed on dried, shredded plant material so they can be smoked (herbal incense) or sold as liquids to be vaporized and inhaled in e-cigarettes and other devices (liquid incense). Learn more
TRENDS ALERTS :
- See our Emerging Trends Notice on Increasing Overdoses From Synthetic Cannabinoids (“Spice,” "K2,” etc.) in Several States
- See our Emerging Trends page for info on "Mojo" and "Cloud 9" synthetic cannabinoids.
- A synthetic cannabinoid product named Smacked! has been linked to at least 41 overdoses in New Hampshire since August 11, 2014, leading the governor of that state to declare a State of Emergency. For more information, see http://governor.nh.gov/media/news/2014/pr-2014-08-14-emergency.htm.
Statistics and Trends
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| Drug | Time Period | 8th Graders | 10th Graders | 12th Graders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K2/Spice (Synthetic Marijuana) | Past Year | 2.70 | 3.30 | 3.50 |
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- Drug Testing Misses Synthetic Cannabinoids: Expert - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids (April 2016)
- The Changing Face of Recreational Drug Use - Cerebrum (January 2016)
- Sara Bellum Blog: Spice: “If You Use It, You’re Experimenting on Yourself” (April 2012)
- Sara Bellum Blog: “Spice” – Not as Fun as it Sounds (February 2011)
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