It’s legal to possess, legal to use, but illegal to sell- the drug war is taking a non-incarceration stance on synthetic drugs known as bath salts and spice. A recent assault in which a man in Florida reportedly gnawed on another man’s face while under the influence of bath salts brought renewed national interest to this new class of drugs which contain ... Read More »
Daily Archives: June 25, 2012
Gov. Snyder Expected to Sign Into Law K2, Spice Ban Today
Critics of the synthetic drug known as K2 or Spice have been calling for a statewide ban on the substance, which can have powerful side effects. On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to sign into law a ban on the drug, state Rep. Kurt Heise (R-Plymouth) told the Plymouth City Commission on Monday. He told local leaders to continue doing what ... Read More »
Former Spice User Speaks Out Against the Sale of Synthetic Drugs
Though the drugs were purchased legally, a young man says he is still plagued by hallucinations and paranoia three months after he stopped using them. He saw demons everywhere he went. Paranoid, he stayed up all night, watching and waiting. Eventually, he lost everything he had, now he wants others to know just what those drugs on the convenience store ... Read More »
Snyder praised for signing anti-K2, Spice, bath salts bills into law
Holland —Supporters are thrilled after Gov. Rick Snyder signed a package of bills barring over-the-counter sales of synthetic marijuana (called K2, Spice and other names) and other synthetic drugs. The new law, which goes into effect on July 1, means anyone making or selling these items face the same legal penalties as those making and selling meth or marijuana. Senator ... Read More »
Synthetic Marijuana Gives Users Legal High
Across the country, demand for a synthetic form of marijuana is soaring. Unlike the real thing, this drug – called spice or K2 – is legal in most states. Now, a handful of lawmakers are taking action. This week Missouri became the sixth state to ban the use of K2. It’s a designer drug fad fueled online, CBS News Correspondent Seth ... Read More »
New Tests for Dangerous ‘Legal Marijuana,’ ‘Bath Salts’ and Other Emerging Designer Drugs
Scientists report the development of much needed new tests to help cope with a wave of deaths, emergency room visits and other problems from a new genre of dangerous designer drugs sold legally in stores and online that mimic the effects of cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana. They spoke at the 242nd National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society ... Read More »
Tests to Catch the Makers of Dangerous ‘Legal High’ Designer Drugs
Urgently needed tests which could help identify the manufacturers of designer ‘legal high’ drugs are being developed in research led at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. The drugs, known by names such as ‘ivory wave’ and NRG-1” and sold labelled as bath salts, plant food and incense, mimic the effects of illegal drugs such as amphetamine, cocaine and ecstasy. ... Read More »
Drug Study Shows Clubbers Have Little Interest in New Wave Legal Highs
Clubbers show little interest in the subsequent wave of legal highs that have become available since mephedrone was banned, according to a new study published this week in QJ Medical Journal. Researchers from Lancaster University, Kings College London and Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Kings Health Partners surveyed 313 individuals over four nights in gay-friendly nightclubs in South ... Read More »
Police in ‘legal highs’ warning after teen dies at RockNess Festival
Police are warning festival goers against taking so-called “legal highs” after a teenager died and two other people were taken to hospital at the RockNess Festival in Scotland today. A 19-year-old man collapsed in the main arena of the festival on Saturday night and died early this morning at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. A second 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old ... Read More »
Synthetic drugs still available in local stores
FORT MYERS - While some synthetic drugs are banned, the NBC2 Investigators uncovered others are still sold at local convenience stores – and they’re pretty easy to find. Spice and K-2 – while there is no clear list of ingredients, we found stories and people willing to sell us plenty of it. It’s completely legal and big money makers for ... Read More »
STONED – These are not your mothers Bath Salts!
Stone is the Chief Nursing Officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. Once upon a time, bath salts were something your mom reached for to help soak away her stress in a warm, relaxing tub. Unfortunately, “bath salts” have taken on a whole new meaning and drawn awareness to the ubiquitous world of synthetic drugs. Unbeknownst to many, the synthetic drug ... Read More »
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