K2, Spice, and other similar terms refer to synthetic designer drugs that mimic the effects of THC, the main psychoactive compound found in cannabis. These substances, however, are far from natural. Synthetic cannabinoids are lab-created chemicals sprayed onto plant material, often marketed as “herbal incense” or “potpourri” and labelled “not for human consumption” to dodge legal scrutiny. Despite these warnings, they are widely abused for their psychoactive properties.
These substances are often deceptively packaged with alluring designs and sold in convenience stores, petrol stations, and online. The origins of these products are usually unknown, with the chemicals they contain being produced in unregulated laboratories, primarily in Asia, without any quality control or safety standards. For complete article The Dangers of K2/Spice - WRD News (also see DEA on K2)