10 Facts About Synthetic Cannabinoids ("Spice," "K2")

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How risky are synthetic cannabinoid products compared to marijuana?
What is "synthetic marijuana"?
Is "synthetic marijuana" addictive?
What's the difference between "Spice," "K2," and other synthetic cannabinoids products?
Why do people use products like "Spice" and "K2"?
How many people use "synthetic marijuana"?
What's the difference between synthetic cannabinoids and marijuana?
What are the effects of synthetic cannabnoids?
Are synthetic cannabinoids legal?
How can we reduce the harms associated with synthetic cannabinoids?

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Synthetic Cannabinoids: Media Tips

The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) advocates for sharing information about synthetic cannabinoids grounded in research and science. Unfortunately, reporting about these substances can contain inaccuracies and exaggerations that often leads to fear and bad policy.
 
This tip sheet for media provides brief answers to some of the most commonly-asked questions about synthetic cannabinoids and example phrasing that is accurate and not sensationalized.
 

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