How are synthetic cannabinoids being used?
Legal in most states, JWH-018 and JWH-073 are the two most popular synthetic cannabinoids used today. Reportedly offering a high 4 times stronger than marijuana, JWH-018 and JWH-073 are commonly associated with herbal smoke and incense products sold under names like K2, Spice, Serenity and others. Synthetic cannabinoid chemicals are often laced in the herbal smoking products that are readily available via the Internet and in many head-shops around the country. Users looking for a legal high often turn to these herbal smoking or incense products because they do not show up on a standard urine drug test. Users smoke the product by wrapping joints, smoking it in pipes, or inhaling fumes via vaporizers. Users also report that herbal blends or pure chemical concoctions can be ingested with an infusion or solvent process; purportedly allowing them to manage the potency and dose of the active ingredient(s).
