Last updated : November 18, 2024
A lot of people have recently been talking about synthetic drugs. The word in the street is synthetic drugs are okay. Some say that it is like fake weed or fake marijuana. Others say that it is legal. It is also said that synthetic drugs will not show up on a drug test. Well, this information is incorrect.
First, synthetic drugs are divided into two different types. The first type is fake marijuana, herbal incense or K2. This is a variety of spices and herbs mixed together and sprayed with a substance similar to the one used on cannabis. It can be purchase in different retail establishments and also online. Purchasing the substance online can be very dangerous because there is no knowledge of the amount of chemicals in the product. The street names for the drug are Black Mamba, Bliss, Spice Diamond, Bombay Blue, Red Magic, Zohai, Yucatan Fire, Genie, Spice Silver, K2 and Spice Gold.This drug looks like potpourri or dehydrated leaves. People abuse this fake cannabis by smoking it in pipes, rolling it into joints, making it into tea or putting it in their food. This drug is dangerous. It causes the blood pressure to go up. The heart rate increases. The symptoms associated with this drug are difficulty sleeping, mental confusion, hallucinations, restlessness, loss of appetite and irritability.The legal ramifications of using this drug are as follows: The manufacture of the substance is against the law without DEA registration. The sale, possession and distribution of the substance are also against the law. These drugs are highly dangerous to any one that uses them. They have an elevated probability for use and no conventional medical application for treatment of illness. It has been reported that individuals experience symptoms comparable to those of marijuana users such as giddiness, panic attacks and paranoia. This substance is labeled, “Not for human Consumption.” The military has forbidden the use of these substances. There is no regulation on these drugs. There is no way to tell the amount of chemicals that you are in taking. You don’t even know which chemical you are taking in.
The second type is bath salts or fake cocaine. This synthetic stimulant is sold under the name of “bath sales.” It is the synthetic name for cocaine and amphetamines. This stimulant is sold in small packets with the name bath salts and plant food on the front. A person can purchase them at any neighborhood store, corner market, and rest stop or online.
The street names for this drug are Bubbles, Energy 1, Bounce, Ivory Wave, Bliss, Vanilla Sky and Purple Wave. These chemicals can be purchased in the powder form or the tablet form. An individual can abuse this drug by smoking, sniffing and snorting, and injecting it into their veins along with other solutions.
This substance is dangerous because it causes a person to have a perception of reality that is warped. It causes chest pains, sweating, nosebleeds, nausea, increased heart rate and vomiting. This drug also causes confusion, laughing, silly actions, anxiety, total paralysis, seizures and possible death. Upon taking the substance, a person is likely to be disoriented and experience extreme paranoia. A person can also experience an episode that is filled with intense violence. It is important to know that this drug is a synthetic stimulant that imitates cocaine, ecstasy, LSD and methamphetamines. This powder is also labeled, “not for human consumption.” The physical effect of this synthetic drug over the long term is unknown. There are tests available to test for synthetic drugs. One of the leaders in the industry continually keeps up with the drug tests. Tests are available for urine, plasma, blood and serum. The local heath provider can order those test for patients who need them.
