Synthetic Drugs: Who's Using and the Dangers

SYNTHETIC DRUGS Many drugs are synthetic, but some of the newer ones try to bypass legal restrictions with chemical compounds more commonly seen in pesticides and incense. The crazy mix of chemicals means you may not know what you are smoking or what effect it will have on your brain. TIMELINE WHAT ARE THEY? 2008 Synthetic cannabinoids first detected in the United States Bath Salts Synthetic hallucinogens and/or stimulants. Bath salts usually contain stimulants like mephedrone or MDPV, which can produce delirium, excitation and psychotic behavior. 2009 First reports of harmful effects of synthetic marijuana Smiles, or 2C-I Another synthetic drug, Smiles is both a hallucinogen and stimulant. 2010 304 calls to poison control Synthetic Marijuana, K2 or Spice centers for bath salts Synthetic cannabinoids contain multiple chemicals (including the active ingredient in marijuana) 2.906 calls to poison control Spice centers for synthetic marijuana sprayed on herbs, which are then smoked. 11,406 drug-related emergency room visits for synthetic marijuana HOW AND WHERE ARE THEY SOLD? First state laws banning synthetic drugs passed, but are restricted to specific drug compounds and are bypassed when manufacturers change ingredients Synthetic drugs are sold legally, often in convenience stores and gas stations. They are labeled for sorme 2011 other use and "not for human consumption. Bath salts are marketed as: 6,138 poison control calls for bath salts 6,959 poison control calls for synthetic marijuana Plant food Jewelry Phone screen cleaner 2012 cleaner 2,654 poison control calls for bath salts Synthetic marijuana products are marketed as: 5,202 poison control calls for synthetic marijuana Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 2012 signed, adding certain classes of synthetic marijuana and Plant food Herbal Potpourri incense bath salts to the federal Controlled Substances Act WHO'S USING SYNTHETIC DRUGS? 2011 1 in 9 high school seniors reported using synthetic marijuana Bath salts users: 78% Synthetic marijuana is the second most commonly used illicit drug among high school seniors (after marijuana). are male Average age 26 WHY? Most synthetic marijuana and bath salts do not show up on conventional drug screening tests. People think they can use them, get high and still test clean. Dangers of Synthetic Hallucinogens and Stimulants Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana Suicidal thoughts Agitation Combative/Violent behavior Confusion Severe agitation Hallucinations/ Anxiety psychosis Racing heartbeat Increased hoart rate • High blood pressure • Nausea and vomiting Hypertension Chest pain 'N. Muscle spasms Serious injury or death Seizures and tremors Intense hallucinations Sources Psychotic episodes tep:urww.nd.corgtoua-tiaarch/pusticayetfatic-drog-ltratssipx hepwww.drupabuse gowpubications/drugfacts/synthedc-cathinones-bath-salts Suicidal thoughts hplwrww.wstahousa gowendeplondep-facl-sheeingnthetic-druga-k2-spice-bah-siats hpww.cnm.com/2013/02/04heath/synthedc-marjuana-irpt tmp:lerww.tpontinecompagas.asphade10s42 mpuwww.samhsa powinewsroomladvisortes/121 204015.aspx LAKEVIEW htpsipceas.ueonai.com/pcfstopics/Synthatc Martuana S.2012.pdl paç t tepww.drupree.org/wp-content/ucloads/201202/Parents300-Synthosics-Bath-Salts-K2-Spice-Parents |HEALTH SYSTEMS -Gude-FNAL-2-13-12pdt www.LAKEVIEWHEALTH.COM hetpwww.anpcc.org/alerts/synthosomarijuana