K2 or “Spice” is a mixture of herbs and spices that is typically
sprayed with a synthetic compound chemically similar to THC,
the psychoactive ingredients in marijuana. The chemical
compounds typically include HU-210, HU-211, JWH-018, and
JWH-073. K2 is commonly purchased in head shops, tobacco
shops, various retail outlets, and over the Internet. It is often
marketed as incense or “fake weed.” Purchasing over the Internet
can be dangerous because it is not usually known where the
products come from or what amount of chemical is on the organic
material.
- Commonly names:
Bilss, Black Mamba, Bombay Blue, Fake Weed, Genie, Spice,
Zohai.
- Looks like:
K2 is typically sold in small, silvery plastic bags of dried leaves and marketed as incense that can be smoked. It is
said to resemble potpourri.
Methods of abuse
K2 products are usually smoked in joints or pipes, but some users make it into a tea.
- Affect on mind:
Psychological effects are similar to those of marijuana and include paranoia, panic attacks, and giddiness.
- Affect on body:
Physiological effects of K2 include increased heart rate and increase of blood pressure. It appears to be stored in the
body for long periods of time, and therefore the long-term effects on humans are not fully known.
- Drugs causing similar effects:
Marijuana
- Overdose effects:
There have been no reported deaths by overdose. Schedule I are 1-pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl) indole (JWH-018), 1-butyl-3-(1-naphthoyl) indole (JWH-073), 1-[2-(4-morpholinyl)
ethyl]-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-200), 5-(1,1-dimethylheptyl)-2-[(1R,3S)-3-hydroxycyclohexyl]-phenol (CP-47,497), and
5-(1,1-dimethyloctyl)-2-[(1R,3S)-3-hydroxycyclohexyl]-phenol (cannabicyclohexanol; CP-47,497 C8 homologue). This
action is based on a finding by the Administrator that the placement of these synthetic cannabinoids into Schedule I of
the CSA is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety. As a result of this order, the full effect of the
CSA and its implementing regulations including criminal, civil and administrative penalties, sanctions, and regulatory
controls of Schedule I substances will be imposed on the manufacture, distribution, possession, importation, and
exportation of these synthetic cannabinoids
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