Synthetic Marijuana
Also referred to as ‘Spice’ – this synthetic drug is marketed as marijuana. The drug and the effects are not related to Cannabis.
Names for Synthetic Marijuana:
Synthetic Stimulants
Synthetic stimulants contain what is referred to as a synthetic cathinone and has an ‘speed’ effect.
Bath Salts
Considered the most dangerous of synthetic drugs, these stimulants are often packaged in colored packages with labels that appeal to young people. Some common names are:
- Cotton Cloud
- Purple Wave
- Scarface
- White Lightning
- Vanilla Sky
Bath Salts are consumed in many ways. One way is to sprinkle it on Marijuana. Some inject it or take it rectally.
Bath Salts create a feeling of euphoria, heightened sociability and increased sex drive, as well as hallucinations, paranoia, anger, destroys bodily tissues, kidney failure and death.
Ecstasy
Esctasy is often referred to as a ‘club’ drug, also known as MDMA or ‘Molly’. Ecstasy is a stimulant and a hallucinogen. It is a crystalline type powder usually sold in capsules, but it can also be snorted. It is very popular in night clubs, concerts and Rave venues for its sexual stimulation.
Ecstasy has the same hazards as other stimulants, but it is usually not sold in its purest form and is often mixed with drugs like Meth, Ephedrine, Ketamine, Cocaine and even
Bath Salts.
Synthetic LSD
There are many Cases of youth having died from trying this drug only once. Responsible for many overdoses, synthetic LSD, better known as ‘N-Bomb’ or ‘Smiles’ is a phenethylamine, which affects dopamine and serotonin levels. This type of synthetic drug mimics the effects of LSD and causes hallucinations and paranoia.
Synthetic PCP
Methoxamine is also known as MXE, a synthetic compound that resembles the effects of PCP (phencyclidine) causing delusions, psychotic behavior and even temporary schizophrenia.