What You Need to Know About K2 / Spice
Many people initially used spice, also known as K2, as a legal substitute for marijuana. That changed on March 1, 2011, however, when the DEA moved to make K2 and spice products illegal. Some consider spice or K2 to be safe, but it is not. Spice uses chemicals such as JWH-018, JWH-073 and HU-210, which […]
What Does an Addiction to Bath Salts Look Like?
People who use the drug bath salts, which should not be confused with salts made for bathing, may experience severe adverse effects, some of which are permanent. If you or a loved one has been experimenting with these drugs or binging on them, entering a bath salts addiction treatment center can help stop the urge […]
What are Designer Drugs?
Designer drugs—otherwise known as synthetic drugs, research drugs, or research chemicals—are manufactured to chemically resemble illicit drugs, but may be purchased legally because drug manufacturers constantly change the chemical structure to circumvent drug laws.4 In the United States, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is the agency tasked with regulating the use of controlled substances, including prescription […]