Spice or K2 addiction is a rapidly emerging issue, particularly among adolescents. This rising use and abuse of this synthetic variant of marijuana are putting millions of young adult lives at serious risk. Despite being marketed as “safe” and legally sold just like a pack of cigarettes, the world has now learned about the severe side effects associated with its acute and chronic use. With a recent surge in Spice overdoses proceeding to hospitalizations, everyone has started wondering what this drug is and why it is so dangerous.
K2-spice includes a diverse blend of spices, dried plant materials, and herbs sprayed with a synthetic compound similar to the chemicals found in marijuana. Because it was regarded as a harmless blend of spices, many people falsely believed it safe for everyday use. The psychoactive effects associated with Spice were considered parallel to those of marijuana; however, later studies found that the former can be much more potent and dangerous than the latter.
Until now, Spice had been falsely advertised in gas stations, head shops, and online shops as a “healthier” version of marijuana. As a result, thousands of kept users keep using it without realizing that it contains unsafe synthetic cannabinoids not disclosed on the ingredients label. Consequently, addictions occurred, which potentially led to overdoses and mortalities.
If you or someone you care about has been using Spice under the impression that it’s healthy for the body and has now developed an addiction, know that help is available. Multiple rehabilitation centers now offer extended help and support to all such people in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
