How does spice affect us?

People who use synthetic cannabinoid report some effects similar to those produced by marijuana: relaxation. elevated mood. altered perception (changes in awareness of objects and conditions)

What is spice NHS?

Spice is a nickname for a substance containing one or more synthetic cannabinoids. They may be powdered chemicals, dissolved and sprayed onto paper or dried plant material. It is becoming more common to find them as liquid, often on paper dipped in the fluid.

Can K2 cause stomach pain?

It consists of cyclical abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting in the setting of chronic cannabinoid abuse. An unusual and unique feature of this disorder is a strong compulsion to bathe or shower in hot water multiple times per day.

Does K2 cause diarrhea?

Vitamin K1 10 mg daily and vitamin K2 45 mg daily have been safely used for up to 2 years. Most people do not experience any side effects when taking vitamin K in the recommended amount each day. But some people may have an upset stomach or diarrhea.

Is spicy food bad for you?

Spicy foods are healthy. Spicy foods don’t cause ulcers, but be careful if you have irritable bowel syndrome, dyspepsia, or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Basically, if spicy foods give you stomach pain, think before you eat. Spicy foods don’t cause hemorrhoids, but you may feel the burn if you have anal fissures.

What is Spice made of UK?

Spice is made in China and imported to the UK by criminal gangs, who dissolve the powder in acetone and spray it on to herbal matter such as damiana. The volatile solvent evaporates, leaving the plant matter infused and ready to smoke.

Is Spice drug legal in UK?

After the first confirmed lethal case from the use of legal drugs in late 2013, parliament significantly increased the number of temporarily banned substances used in Spice and similar preparations. On April 3, 2014, parliament made selling of the temporarily banned substances a criminal offense.

What are the side effects of Vitamin K2?

Less common

• Decreased appetite.
• decreased movement or activity.
• difficulty in breathing.
• enlarged liver.
• general body swelling.
• muscle stiffness.
• paleness.

Can K2 cause vomiting?

What makes K2 so dangerous? Further testing is needed, but Scalzo says the symptoms, such as fast heart beat, dangerously elevated blood pressure, pale skin and vomiting suggest that K2 is affecting the cardiovascular system of users.

What happens to your body if you have too much vitamin K?

Vitamin K is necessary for normal blood clotting. It is also needed for healthy bones and other tissues. The effects of vitamin K toxicity can include anemia due to rupture of red blood cells and jaundice.

Can spicy food burn a hole in your stomach?

But the signature heat that it creates can also impact more than just your taste buds. Spicy foods used to take much of the blame for causing peptic ulcers, which are sores in the lining of your stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) that create a dull or burning pain.

Are there any mental health problems with spice?

Mental health problems are commonly reported by spice users. Testimonials from both regular users and those who used it only one time – commonly mention hallucinations, suicidal and homicidal thoughts and actions, intense fear and paranoia . There are several cases where synthetic weed has been implicated in deaths from suicide or accidental means.

Are there any negative side effects to spice?

Some first time users may find that the intensity of the K2 side effects, particularly the negative side effects such as hallucinations, are enough to stop them from trying the drug again. But others crave the intensity of the Spice high as much as one would from hardcore drugs like heroin, crack, and pain killers.

How long does it take to get addicted to spice?

Anyone can get physically addicted to synthetic cannabinoids in just a few weeks of regular use. Some first time users may find that the intensity of the K2 side effects, particularly the negative side effects such as hallucinations, are enough to stop them from trying the drug again.

Are there any side effects to smoking spice incense?

While Spice is currently considered a ‘legal’ high in some areas of the world, it is wise to be aware of the side effects and risks of smoking incense – both positive and negative – in making the decision to abstain from or smoke Spice, K2 or any of its ‘herbal incense’ type derivatives.