Just the Facts on: Other Drugs
| Salvia Divinorum |
Salvia is a hallucinogenic drug that is part of the mint family and also known as SD, Sage, Divine and Magic Mint. When smoked the effects of Salvia come on very quickly and usually last between 5 and 15 minutes. There is then a comedown period of 20-40 minutes. The high from Salvia is very strong, terrifying and intense. Effects Salvia impairs your brain and leaves you with no memory of the high. Short term effects
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| K2 - Spice |
Synthetic cannabinoid which is marketed as a synthetic marijuana. This is a chemically-dried herb sold as incense but is smoked in order to obtain a marijuana-like high. Incense is sprayed with the chemical JWH and other unidentified toxic substances. This drug can be 4 to 100 times more potent than THC the chemical in marijuana. There have been several accounts of people committing suicide while using this drug. Effects
Currently there is legislation to prohibit the sale and possession of K2 and Salvia. Please visit the DEA website for more information on the ban of K2 and Salvia: www.justice.gov/dea |
| Bath Salts |
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This synthetic stimulant is a powder marketed as "bath salts" which provide a cocaine-like high. The powder that makes up this synthetic stimulant often contains mephedrone and methylenedioxpyrovalerone, also known as MDPV, which is a central nervous system stimulant that is not approved for medical purposes in the United States. Effects
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