Spice is a chemically produced drug made to look like marijuana. Synthetic cannabinoids are sprayed on plant material to mimic marijuana. However, spice drugs actually have a different chemical makeup that acts differently in the brain. Specifically, they activate the CB1 receptor in the brain to a greater degree than does the THC in marijuana. Therefore, they have mind-altering effects that are typically much stronger than those produced by marijuana. Thus, spice abuse can have intense and dangerous symptoms.
Mental Health
Common Mental Health Issues in Teens: Effects & Treatments
Table of Contents Around the globe, mental health challenges are on the rise among youth. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 40% of teens in the US