K2/Spice

 K2 and spice are known as two types of synthetic marijuana.  One may ask, what is synthetic marijuana?  Well, synthetic marijuana is a mixture of common herbs that are sprayed with chemicals that mimic the marijuana. K2 and spice are perfectly legal and sold in many tobacco stores throughout the country.  It is legal because it states on the packages that it "is not okay for human consumption."  Scary isn't it?  Thankfully 13 states have seen the horrible effects of K2 and spice and have banned the substances.  However more and more people smoke these substances each and every day, many of these people being teenagers and young adults.  Hospitals have reported teens coming in with increased agitation, elevated blood pressure and heart rates, seizures, and hallucinations all of which are believed to be side effects of K2 and spice.  K2 and spice has also cost many their lives.
Although I do not currently have any kids of my own to worry about, I do have a 14 year old brother.  I believe we need to better educate teens and even adults on the horrible effects of all substances, but especially the legal ones.  I think people believe just because K2 and spice are legal that they do not have harmful side effects.  This needs to change. K2 and spice need to be banned throughout the country.


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