K2 is one of the legal herbs that do not show in most drug screens. The herbs metabolites are however detectable from human urine. This herbal mixture is also known as synthetic marijuana. This substance has similar chemical properties contained in THC, the active component that is found in natural marijuana.
The fact that this herb does not show in drug screens has made it more popular and is now being smoked by many people. Even school children are using the herb which most institutions say is still considered a drug like any other.
Since K2 is legal, it has become extremely difficult for law enforcers to deal with its use and abuse. Retailing at an average price of $10 per gram, concerns have been raised on the purchase power of the persons using it. This herb has raised concerns of a probable increase in crime as a result of its use or misuse.
Because of its similarity to the natural marijuana, concerns have been raised about this relatively unstudied herb. Just like marijuana, it posses the same threats to its users health. Marijuana is known for causing vomiting, drug dependency, poor concentration for drivers, poor decision making among a host of other health related problems.
Since hitting the market in 2000, this drug has been received by many countries. Some of the countries that have legalized K2 and other brands of synthetic marijuana include Slovakia and United Kingdom. In many countries, synthetic marijuana is either banned or legislations about it are still being discussed.
In some countries, K2 is banned and cannot be sold over the counter however; they can be prescribed for specific conditions. In some countries where the herb is still legal, legislations are still being reviewed in order to protect especially children from its abuse.
K2 has been categorized as psychotropic, narcotic and poisonous for humans in some countries. With little research about this herb, it is unclear the exact dangers a person may be exposing him/herself by using K2.
Parents have been have been put on high alert about this drug. They have been cautioned to protect their children against this very addictive drug.
The fact that this herb does not show in drug screens has made it more popular and is now being smoked by many people. Even school children are using the herb which most institutions say is still considered a drug like any other.
Since K2 is legal, it has become extremely difficult for law enforcers to deal with its use and abuse. Retailing at an average price of $10 per gram, concerns have been raised on the purchase power of the persons using it. This herb has raised concerns of a probable increase in crime as a result of its use or misuse.
Because of its similarity to the natural marijuana, concerns have been raised about this relatively unstudied herb. Just like marijuana, it posses the same threats to its users health. Marijuana is known for causing vomiting, drug dependency, poor concentration for drivers, poor decision making among a host of other health related problems.
Since hitting the market in 2000, this drug has been received by many countries. Some of the countries that have legalized K2 and other brands of synthetic marijuana include Slovakia and United Kingdom. In many countries, synthetic marijuana is either banned or legislations about it are still being discussed.
In some countries, K2 is banned and cannot be sold over the counter however; they can be prescribed for specific conditions. In some countries where the herb is still legal, legislations are still being reviewed in order to protect especially children from its abuse.
K2 has been categorized as psychotropic, narcotic and poisonous for humans in some countries. With little research about this herb, it is unclear the exact dangers a person may be exposing him/herself by using K2.
Parents have been have been put on high alert about this drug. They have been cautioned to protect their children against this very addictive drug.