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The effects of Spice
The effects of Spice
Synthetic cannabinoids mimic the psychoactive effects of THC, although the effects can be much stronger than natural cannabis.
People taking them can experience enhanced sensations and a feeling of heaviness as well as a rapid heart rate, nausea, anxiety, paranoia, panic attacks and feeling withdrawn.
People have also reported a strong urge to re-
The chemical composition and ingredients of herbal products like ‘Spice’ are changing all the time, and there are a wide range of possible synthetic cannabinoids that could be used, which is why you can never be sure what you’re getting or how it will affect you.
Long term risks
Regular use of products containing stronger synthetic cannabinoids may increase the risk of later developing psychotic illnesses including schizophrenia.
Experts are concerned that 'Spice' products containing synthetic cannabinoids have the potential to be more harmful than cannabis due to the way they are made and because the compounds present and there potency will be unknown to the user.
The law
Products like 'Spice' which contain synthetic cannabinoids are Class B controlled drugs,tthis means that it is against the law to possess them, to give them away or to sell them and possession can get you up to five years in prison and/or an unlimited fine.
Supplying can get you up to fourteen years in prison and/or an unlimited fine, so be aware, only forensic testing will identify if synthetic cannabinoids are in these 'herbal smoking' products and even if the label says it's free of synthetic cannabinoids it might not be and having a criminal record can make it difficult for you to get a job or visa if you want to travel abroad.