Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana Abuse

JWH-018 is an analgesic chemical, often described aswhich don't match up with marijuana effects. Some
a pain-killer from the naphthoylindole family, whichof the symptoms include increased agitation and
acts on the cannabinoid receptors in the brain. Inelevated blood pressure and increased heart rates. It
animals, it produces effects very similar to those ofis said to increase the anxiety levels.
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactiveConfusion and vomiting
chemical in marijuana. The substance is commonlySome of the side effects of this drug, also called as
known as 'Spice', 'K2 drug' and 'Synthetic Marijuana'.'fake weed' include slight confusion and vomiting.
Now-a-days it is emerging as a popular drug of choiceShocking brain effects
for teens even as it poisons them. Medical director ofJWH-018 mimics the mechanism of THC found in
Rocky Mountain Poison Center and director ofMarijuana, thus affecting the functions of the brain.
Surveillance for the American Association of PoisonJWH-018 creates shocking brain effects which impair
Control Centers said that these products weren'tthe control of emotions, motivation, judgment,
designed for human consumption. He also termed itmemory and learning.
as a designer drug similar to Marijuana. It is notLife-threatening hallucinations
Marijuana, although it acts similarly in the user.JWH-018 and many of its substitutes are full agonists
Dangerous effects:and users may experience far more intense effects
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) currentlycompared to smoking Marijuana. A professor of
lists JWH-018 as "Drugs and Chemicals of Concern". Atoxicology at Saint Louis University observed that
study 'Journal Of Occupational Medicine andsmoking the fake weed (JWH-018) causes severe,
Toxicology' has shown that JWH-018 can causepotentially life-threatening hallucinations.
various health problems. Some of the dangerousSeizures
effects of JWH-018 are:When overdosed, Cannabinoid receptor full agonists
Short term memory lossmay pose serious threat to the user. JWH-018 may
JWH-018 contains synthetic chemicals that mimic THCcause intense anxiety, agitation, and even seizures or
by acting on the cannabinoid receptors in the brain. Itconvulsions. Users can be effected by seizures and
affects the functions of the brain resulting in Centralother reactions to the substance.
Nervous System (CNS) depression and memory loss.Effects in the cardiovascular system
Since JWH-018 binds itself to CB1 receptorsJWH-018 seriously effects the cardiovascular system
dominantly found in the brain, you can noticeof the user. It increases heart rate and blood
symptoms of alterations in the control of emotions,pressure. The effects of JWH-018 on the throat and
motivation, judgment, learning and memory.lungs may be serious. It can make your throat burn
Extreme sedation that may lead to comaand your lungs ache even hours after you smoke it.
Smoking higher doses of JWH-018 might be quiteCognitive and psychological effects
dangerous. It acts similar to Cannabis and providesRegular use of JWH-018 has many potent
relaxing and sedative effects. Reported scarier andpsychological and cognitive effects including
harmful effects of the substance includes extremeshort-term memory loss, extreme sedation, euphoria,
sedation that may lead to coma.paranoia, anxiety, confusion and difficulty in learning.
EuphoriaPhysical effects
JWH-018 abuse effects are said to be similar toJWH-018 may pose a serious threat to the body of
Marijuana effects. It is a chemical compound thatthe user. It is said to produce the same Cannabis
acts on cannabinoid receptors in the brain, the areaseffects and some of its main physical symptoms are:
that THC in Marijuana bond with to produce feelingsbloodshot eyes and droopy eyelids (noted only in
of euphoria.some users), drowsiness, tachycardia (increased
Paranoiaheart rate), respiratory suppression etc.
JWH-018 is also said to produce similar effects toThere are no standard consequences of prolonged
that of THC or tetrahydrocannabinol. This substanceJWH-018 use in humans as of now. More research is
is often associated with clear cerebral effects, peoplecertainly coming up but until then caution is advised
also report Cannabis-like side effects such asand its use is discouraged. Its use is considered illegal
paranoia.in many countries across the world. Remember,
Anxietyanytime you consume an unregulated drug or a drug
Though JWH-018 acts like Marijuana, many people,with unknown effects, you are taking a risk.
mostly teenagers are showing up with symptoms