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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...
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23 lip 2013 · Objectives. The use of synthetic cannabimimetics (SC; “spice” drugs) is increasing, especially among teenagers and young adults. In parallel with this, the number of studies describing intoxication episodes associated with psychotic symptoms in SC users is growing.
3 gru 2012 · “K2” and “Spice” drugs (collectively hereafter referred to as Spice) represent a relatively new class of designer drugs that have recently emerged as popular alternatives to marijuana, otherwise characterized as “legal highs”.
1 mar 2014 · Smokeable herbal mixtures containing synthetic agonists of cannabinoid receptors, known under brand names such as Spice, K2 and Kronic, represent a relatively new type of designer psychoactive drugs that has recently emerged on the recreational drug market.
25 wrz 2016 · So what exactly are these drugs made of and why do they cause such violent reactions? 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.
23 wrz 2024 · Yes, spice is a highly addictive drug. It continues to evolve and is now the second most commonly abused drug among high school seniors. 1 Companies keep tweaking the ‘recipe’ to make different types of Spice.
17 wrz 2021 · Research published today by psychologists at the University of Bath suggests that 'Spice' – which contains synthetic drugs originally designed to mimic the effects of cannabis—is more harmful...