Synthetic cannabinoids are human-made mind-altering chemicals that are either sprayed on dried, shredded plant material so they can be smoked or sold as liquids to be vaporized and inhaled in e-cigarettes and other devices. These products are also known as herbal or liquid incense. These chemicals are called cannabinoids because they are similar to chemicals found in the marijuana plant. Because of this similarity, synthetic cannabinoids are sometimes misleadingly called synthetic marijuana or fake weed , and they are often marketed as safe, legal alternatives to that drug.
In fact, they are not safe and may affect the brain much more powerfully than marijuana; their actual effects can be unpredictable and, in some cases, more dangerous or even life-threatening. Synthetic cannabinoids are part of a group of drugs called new psychoactive substances NPS. NPS are unregulated mind-altering substances that have become newly available on the market and are intended to produce the same effects as illegal drugs.
Some of these substances may have been around for years but have reentered the market in altered chemical forms, or due to renewed popularity. Synthetic cannabinoid products are often labeled "not for human consumption. However, the only parts of these products that are natural are the dried plant materials.
Chemical tests show that the active, mind-altering ingredients are cannabinoid compounds made in laboratories. Manufacturers sell these products in colorful foil packages and plastic bottles to attract consumers. Cognitive disorders Onset or worsening of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia in those with a predisposition or prior history Respiratory tract irritation if the product is inhaled Tolerance need to increase the dose to feel the same effect Yes fast Addiction Chronic use can lead to dependence.
The problem, when it comes to screening, stems from the fact that the combination of substances is constantly changing. Intoxication management No antidote available. Support: symptomatic treatment. If you need help or want to learn more: Partnership for a Drug-Free Canada. Share This Article.
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Drugs can effect each person differently. The effects will depend on personal factors such as your physical and mental health as well as the dose and potency of a substance. Below are common effects and risks. You are more likely to experience negative and harmful effects from synthetic cannabinoids compared to natural cannabis.
You could react differently to different types of synthetic cannabinoids. You can become dependent on synthetic cannabinoids with regular use. For some people using frequently, dependence could develop quickly.
Tolerance can develop with regular use meaning more is needed to get the same effects. Symptoms of withdrawal have also been reported. Withdrawal symptoms could include mood change, cravings, headaches, anxiety, irritability and depression.
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