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23 wrz 2016 · Spice is not a single drug, but a range of laboratory-made chemicals that mimic the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive component of cannabis. Research suggests that...
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3 gru 2012 · Spice products may also contain high quantities of vitamin E and are often contaminated with the β2–adrenergic agonist clenbuterol (Dresen et al., 2010), thus providing a basis for sympathomimetic-like effects (tremor, tachycardia, anxiety) often described in intoxicated patients presenting to emergency departments (Simmons et al., 2011a ...
29 paź 2015 · The drug commonly referred to as “Spice” is actually a category of several hundred chemicals in the group known as synthetic cannabinoids. Reference to the term synthetic marijuana is misleading and suggests these drugs are well tolerated. In actuality they are dangerous and unpredictable.
Since standard urine toxicology does not test for the synthetic cannabinoids in Spice, it is often used by those who want to avoid detection of drug use. These compounds have not yet been subjected to rigorous testing in humans. Acute psychoactive effects include changes in mood, anxiety, perception, thinking, memory, and attention.
14 maj 2024 · Synthetic cannabinoids may increase feelings of anxiety or paranoia. So, only use them in an environment in which you feel safe and with people you trust. Avoid using synthetic cannabinoids if you’re prone to anxiety or have existing mental health conditions.
How Does Spice Work as a Drug? ‐Users take out the contents of spice packages, and will either smoke the drug, inhale its fumes, or infuse it in drinks. ‐Certain compounds in Spice act on your brain’s natural cannabinoid system to create feelings of wellbeing, sedation, and altered perception. Effects:
15 mar 2022 · Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are an extremely common form of antidepressant prescribed to people with anxiety. It will often be a doctor's first choice of medication because most people tolerate it pretty well without side effects. Types of anxiety. Here's how to tell the difference between the common types of anxiety.