Synthetic Drugs

Synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as “synthetic marijuana,” “K2,” or “Spice”, are often sold in legal retail outlets as “herbal incense” or “potpourri”, and synthetic cathinones are often sold as “bath salts” or “jewelry cleaner”.

Resources

Office of National Drug Control Policy | www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/ondcp-fact-sheets/synthetic-drugs-k2-spice-bath-salts

DEA Drug Fact Sheets | www.dea.gov/druginfo/factsheets.shtml

National Institute of Drug Abuse: Emerging Trends | www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/emerging-trends

K2 Spice: Partnership for Drug Free Kids | www.drugfree.org/drug-guide/k2-spice/