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Home My WebLink About2011/09/20 Additional Information.~ .~,- ~' 7~ P. ~-~.,,r~, Sfi S~~ ~J: e~ ~' ~~ ~~~ 9f ~9~,i ~~xr ~'~~~~ CQ ~nc~ lr-~~,~ b~-~~ ~tJ~ak ~ C~N~~e~S °1 /ate ~''~I ~'~"~ ~' ~% ~ h G~ b z c:.L~ ~ Cl n Ui S u h C~ evej-y ~.r~ ~.l~ l' /r~~ L rt°,1"o red T _ ~/1 ~~'~b ~'-2~v~',~~f r,~ t~ ~,t~-j C~ f v i ~- , ~ ~e.ef a new eF~~- ~ a~ ~~~ hc~ces.s a~ , .~T a,Sli th,.s o~dihG-~c-P bc' Q~c~Q~c~cl td s~~ 1~ ~-h sou a td t~~~ P o6 f~~ . , , ~y a r~m~t ~~d a~` ah a~~- ®~ haw J fur c ~ ~ , . , i~/e ~~.%~ e v~ ~ a~ r~i tie Gi~f ~~ Chula C/'ysfcr ~l ~~~r~el,ble ~ ~-lc.t cry, ~ i~ ~~ ~"%~~ ~~ ~~~ shy ~~ Co~iSr e~c~ ~~ ~'~~ C~~ Q r~~AP~'t~1 ~~61/G G1~i~l ,dr/try .~ r '~' arc c~~ ~~afi~h ~~' t~~~ a ~e, .~ /~ ~ ~~~ will ~na~te _c~ U~- ~omr~ ~~r'7y]~//,f/ a ,~rc~- yJ(/,J~l ~..c.e , /~ `: r V 1~ a d e~, ~ ~ ~ ~h .1' act ~.v~ ll rccl ~~~ a . ~~ ~--~,ro---~c C~~d ~~~ ~.~ ~~df~ ~~ .e~s~ ~'~ :-~~ /° hec ~ e ~ ~`'1rt~r~ U v~ S~~ce~- 1- ~~arlc~ 7~~' ~h~~~o ~ ~~~ o-~~~ all ...~~~~`~~ ' There are excellent NEWS stories on "Spice" available at the KUSI television website. Go to www.KUS~.com and do a search for "Spice", then click on the links. One story is titled "DEA warns of synthetic pot-dangers". Please watch the videos! D r u Fact Sheet GetSmartflboutD~-ugs A Resource for Parents from the DEA ~J .• •. ~• .r. ~ K2 K2 or "Spice" is a mixture of herbs and spices that is typically sprayed with a synthetic compound chemically similar to THC, the psychoactive ingredients in marijuana. The chemical compounds typically include HU-210, HU-211, JWH-018, and JWN-073. K2 is commonly purchased in head shops, tobacco shops, various retail outlets, and over the lntemet. It is often marketed as incense or "fake weed." Purchasing over the lntemet can be dangerous because it is not usually known where the products come from or what amount of chemical is on the organic material. Street names Bilss, B{ack Mamba, Bombay Blue, Fake Weed, Genie, Spice, Zohai Looks like K2 is typically sold in small, silvery plastic bags of dried leaves and marketed as incense that can be smoked. It is said to resemble potpourri. Methods of abuse K2 products are usually smoked in joints or pipes, but some users make it into a tea. Affect on mind Psychological effects are similar to those of marijuana and include paranoia, panic attacks, and giddiness. Affect on body Physiological effects of IC2 include increased heart rate and increase of blood pressure. It appears to be stored in the body for long periods of time, and therefore the long-term effects on humans are not fully known. Drugs causing similar effects Marijuana Overdose effects There have been no reported deaths by overdose. Legal status in the United States K2's key ingredients are not currently regulated in the United States. They have been banned or made illegal in some European countries, and the U.S. military has banned the use of these products. ~~** Please contact People Against Spice Sales (PASS) for more information and to learn how you can become involved. Join our facebook group People Against Spice Sales or email us at stopspice@hotmail.com ~`**'~ Common places of origin Manufacturers of this product are not regulated and are often unknown since these products are purchased via the Internet whether wholesale or retail. Several websites that sell the product are based in China. Some products may contain an heft called damiana, which is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. This content came from a United States Government, Dnig Enforcement Administration (DEA) website, www_getsmanaboutdrugs com. ~~ r~ **** Please contact People Against Spice Sales (PASS) for more information and to learn how you can become involved. Join our facebook group People Against Spice Sales or email us at stopspice@hotmail.com **** r M f ~. SEA ~, . ~ ~, ~' Bath Salts or Designer Cathinones (Synthetic ~~ Stimulants) Overview Synthetic stimulants that are marketed as "bath salts" are often found in a number of retail products. These synthetic stimulants are chemicals. The chemicals are synthetic derivatives of cathinone, a central nervous system stimulant, which is an active chemical found naturally in the khat plant. Mephedrone and MDPV (3~ methylene- dioxypyrovalerone) are two of the designer Cathinones most commonly found in these "bath salt" products. Many of these products are sold over the Internet, in convenience stores, and in "head shops." Street names Bilss, Blue Silk, Cloud Nine, Drone, Energy-1, Ivory Wave, Lunar Wave, Meow Meow, Ocean Burst, Pure Ivory, Purple Wave, Red Dove, Snow Leopard, Stardust, Vanilla Sky, White Dove, White Knight, White Lightening Looks like "Bath salt" stimulant products are sold in powder form in small plastic or foil packages of 200 and 500 milligrams under various brand names. Mephedrone is a fine white, off-white, or slightly yellow-colored powder. It can also be found in tablet and capsule form. MDPV is a fine white or off-white powder. Methods of abuse "Bath salts" are usually ingested by sniffing/snorting. They can also be taken orally, smoked, or put into a solution and injected into veins. Affect on mind People who abuse these substances have reported agitation, insomnia, irritability, dizziness, depression, paranoia, delusions, suicidal thoughts, seizures, and panic attacks. Users have also reported effects including impaired perception of reality, reduced motor control, and decreased ability to think clearly. Affect on body Cathinone derivatives act as central nervous system stimulants causing rapid heart rate (which may lead to heart attacks and strokes), chest pains, nosebleeds, sweating, nausea, and vomiting. Drugs causing similar effects Drugs that have similar effects include: amphetamines, cocaine, Khat, LSD, and MDMA. Overdose effects These substances are usually marketed with the warning "not intended for human consumption." Any time that users put uncontrolled or unregulated substances into their bodies, the effects are unknown and can be dangerous. Legal status in the United States Mephedrone has no approved medical use in the United States. It is not specifically scheduled under the Controlled Substances Act, but it is a chemical analogue of methcathinone, which is a Schedule I controlled substance. Incidents involving mephedrone can be prosecuted under the Federal Analog Act of the Controlled Substances Act. MDPV (3,4- methylenedioxypy-rovalerone) has no approved medical use in the United States. MDPV is not scheduled under the CSA. Common places of origin Law enforcement officials believe that the stimulant chemicals contained in these products are manufactured in China and India and packaged for wholesale distribution in Eastern Europe. Many countries have banned these products. Drug Enforcement Administration For more information, visit www.dea.gov Dangers of Synthetic Drugs - "Spice"/"K2" and "Bath Salts" (Synthetic Cannabinoids and Synthetic Stimulants) 1. These Synthetic Drugs are DEADLY Chemicals -One-time use has resulted in death. Adults and children have died. 2. They are currently sold in retail stores in our Community; anyone can buy them, including children. There are no age restrictions. 3. There is a GREAT need for awareness, education and outreach on the significant threat these drugs bring to our community 4. They are addictive, unregulated and deliberately mislabeled and marked "Not For Human Consumption", to avoid regulation by government. 5. There is a misconception that because these products are sold over the counter in retail stores they are safe. 6. They mimic the effects of controlled substances; marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, PCP, LSD and others, but can be much more toxic including extreme paranoia and vivid terrifying hallucinations. 7. Numerous Government Agencies and our Military have issued warnings on the dangers of these drugs. 8. Thousands of calls have been made to Poison Control Centers from people affected by these drugs. 9. 38 States have banned possession of Spice and 30 States have banned possession of Bath Salts. 10. California has legislation pending; however the legislation MAY NOT Ban Possession for personal use, of these deadly drugs. Community Forum! "How to protect our kids from the dangers of synthetic drugs " Thursday, September 8th, 2011 6:00-8:00 PM Chula Vista Visual and Performing Arts Center Chula Vista High School, 820 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Join Parents, Local Residents, Elected Officials, School District Representatives, Law Enforcement, and a Medical Doctor/Toxicologist. This forum will give community members an opportunity to learn about the dangers of synthetic drugs: Spice, K2, and Bath Salts sold in our neighborhood. Come voice your concerns and hear ways to get involved! Learn about the significant dangers synthetic drugs pose to everyone in our community, including our children. Learn what is being done to keep you safe. Email to RSVP: to S ice(cr~,hot ail.com. Facebook: "People Against Spice Sales (PASS) Increasing Abuse of Bath Salts U S DEPARTMENT O F J U S T I C E EWS Report 000007 December 17, 2010 This SENTRY Watch is based on source materials that have not been validated andlor researched by the National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC). It is intended to serve as an immediate alert to law enforcement and public health officials of potential substance abuse. Law enforcement officials throughout the country are reporting that products promoted as bath salts have become prevalent as a drug of abuse. Bath salts have recently appeared in some of the same retail outlets that previously sold synthetic cannabinoid products such as K2 and Spice, and also are available via the Interned Bath salts are abused as recreational drugs typically by injection, smoking, snorting, and, less often, by the use of an atomizer. Effects include agitation, an intense high, euphoria, extreme energy, hallucinations, insomnia, and making abusers easy to anger. Preliminary testing indicates that the active ingredients in many brands contain MDPV (3,4- methylenedioxypyrovalerone) and/or mephedrone. Drug Alert Watch December 17, 2010 These products are readily available at convenience stores, discount tobacco outlets, gas stations, pawnshops, tattoo parlors, and truck stops, among other locations. Packaging typically includes a disclaimer, such as "not for human consumption." The various brands are sold in 50-milligram to 500- milligram packets. Prices range from $25 to $50 per 50-milligram packet. These products have been widely available in the United Kingdom for at least several years. This year, a number of overdoses have been reported in the United Kingdom, including some deaths. A ban of bath salt products that contain MDPV went into effect in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2010. Nationwide, male and female abusers of these substances range from teenagers to those in their 40s, often with an extensive history of drug abuse. Some abusers describe the effects as similar to methamphetamine, ecstasy, and cocaine, and one referred to the substances as "complete crank" while others used the term "fake cocaine." The genesis o, f this watch was originally posed as a SENTRYListServ question on December 7, 2010. 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