Synthetic marijuana, also commonly referred to as Spice or K2, often resembles dried herbs or sand and is sprayed with potent chemicals meant to mimic the effects of THC in marijuana. Although the product is often seen as a safe and legal alternative to marijuana, hundreds have reportedly been hospitalized after using Spice or K2 and suffering serious side effects.
While the product has been banned in certain states, synthetic marijuana producers continually alter the formulas of their products to side-step the law. As a result, users may be at risk of purchasing extremely potent or bad batches of synthetic marijuana, which may cause life-threatening side effects and injuries.