Among the variety of ways marijuana is consumed, most are some form of heating or ignition combined with inhalation of the smoke, or oral consumption of the plant itself mixed into a food medium.
Three "space brownies"
K2 can also be smoked.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Forms of Marijuana and K2
Marijuana
The term cannabis or marijuana normally refers to the herb form, but other forms of THC are Kief, Hashish, Hash Oil, and Residue.
K2 comes in 8 flavors:
The term cannabis or marijuana normally refers to the herb form, but other forms of THC are Kief, Hashish, Hash Oil, and Residue.
K2 comes in 8 flavors:
- Sky
- Amazonian Shelter
- Orisha
- Solid Sex
- Blonde
- Summit
- Ultra
- Thai Dream
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
What are Marijuana and K2?
Marijuana is a greenish/brownish/grayish mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp plant. The terms cannabis or marijuana generally refer to the dried flowers and subtending leaves and stems of the female cannabis plant. This is the most widely consumed form, containing 3% to 22% THC.
These are hemp plants, that are grown.
K2 is made up of a mix of different herbs sprayed with a mix of psychotropic chemicals. Synthetic cannabinoids are the common ingredient. JWH-018 is a new synthetic cannabinoid created by scientists to test receptor function in the lab. JWH-018 is chemically similar to THC, the psychotropic ingredient in marijuana.
How long does the high last?
Within the first few minutes of the intake of marijuana, it should start to affect your brain. A nice buzz
can last from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The effects of getting high on marijuana can be different from one
person to the next.
The users of K2 have said the high is similar to that of marijuana, meaning that the high of the
drug can vary between 30 minutes to two hours.
can last from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The effects of getting high on marijuana can be different from one
person to the next.
The users of K2 have said the high is similar to that of marijuana, meaning that the high of the
drug can vary between 30 minutes to two hours.
Common Street Names for Marijuana and K2
Common street names for marijuana are reefer, pot, herb, ganja, grass, old man, blanche, weed,
sinsemilla, bhang, dagga, smoke, hash, tar, hash oil, oil, charas, wacky, and bud.
K2 is sometimes considered fake weed, fake pot, synthetic marijuana, Supernova, Spice, Genie, Zohai,
and Spirit, and spice.
sinsemilla, bhang, dagga, smoke, hash, tar, hash oil, oil, charas, wacky, and bud.
K2 is sometimes considered fake weed, fake pot, synthetic marijuana, Supernova, Spice, Genie, Zohai,
and Spirit, and spice.
Addictiveness of Marijuana
Marijuana is usually the most argued addictive drug, some say it is and some say differently. Some
studies show that the users can become tolerant of the drug after heavy, repeated use. To be addictive
means to crave something so much that it can control one’s behavior. There isn’t complete evidence
of addiction on the subject of marijuana except for individuals claiming psychological dependence, but
each case is too unique to use as facts. There have been symptoms of agitation, restlessness, insomnia,
sweating, and mild nausea for when there is a withdrawal of the drug after it has been used frequently
over a certain time period. To avoid these symptoms users initiate the use of this drug again.
studies show that the users can become tolerant of the drug after heavy, repeated use. To be addictive
means to crave something so much that it can control one’s behavior. There isn’t complete evidence
of addiction on the subject of marijuana except for individuals claiming psychological dependence, but
each case is too unique to use as facts. There have been symptoms of agitation, restlessness, insomnia,
sweating, and mild nausea for when there is a withdrawal of the drug after it has been used frequently
over a certain time period. To avoid these symptoms users initiate the use of this drug again.
Impact on Society and Community
- Driving impairment
- Lack of Interaction with Community
- Personality Changes
- Has created a war over drugs
- People worry about you! (Especially if you do K2)
- Economically: Government loses money to fight against drugs
How Marijuana Works
- The chemical in Marijuana that gets you high is the cannabinoid THC (Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannibinol)
- There are THC receptors in the brain, especially in the area of the brain that controls memory, concentration, and thought (hippocampus and cerebellum)
- Similarly, K2 has synthesized cannabinoids JWH-018 and JWH-073 that were found by organic chemist John W. Huffman.
Penalties For K2
- No Penalties Yet
- New Bill (176) would make possession penalties the same as for possessing Marijuana
Penalties for Marijuana
| Possession | Severity | Jail Sentence | Fine |
| Any amount First Offense | Misdemeanor | 1 Year Maximum | $1,000 |
| Any Amount Second Offense | Misdemeanor | 15 Days Minimum | $2,500 |
| Any Amount Following Offense | Misdemeanor or Felony | 90 Days Minimum to 3 years | $5,000 |
| Sale or Cultivation | Severity | Jail Sentence | Fine |
| Less than 50 kg | Felony | 5 years | $250,000 |
| 50 to 100 kg | Felony | 20 years | $1,000,000 |
| 100 to 1,000 kg | Felony | 5-40 years | $2,000,000 |
| 1000kg or more | Felony | 10 years-life | $4,000,000 |
| To a Minor | Felony | Double penalty | Double penalty |
| Within 1,000 feet of a school, or other specified areas | Felony | Double penalty | Double penalty |
| Gift of Small Amount | Same as Possession | Same as Possession | Same as Possession |
K2 Effects
- Same High as Marijuana, but usually stronger and lasting longer
- Hallucinations
- Vomiting
- Agitation
- Delusions
- Sleepiness
- Relaxation
- Low Blood Pressure
- Seizures
- Death
Mental Effects of Marijuana
- After High:
- No dependence on others after use
- Few withdrawal issues (irritability, restlessness, insomnia, sweating, nausea, appetite decrease)
- Cannot remember anything from high
- Less mental flexibility, impaired memory (up to 48 hours)
- Learning defects-Permanent!
- While High:
- Intense emotions (usually positive)
- Noticing of subtleties
- Perception Change (slow perception of time)
- Coordination Problems
Effects of Marijuana
There is still research being done about the effects of Marijuana,
but this is what we know so far:
- It could change the chemistry of the brain, and it could endanger cells of the hippocampus.
- Most likely impairs immune cells.
- It increases heart rate which is bad for people with heart disease and/or blood pressure problems. It also decreases the efficient of the heart.
- It reduces the airflow through the lungs, and changes the lung cells to abnormal appearance and organization. It is just as detrimental as smoking tobacco, but lung cancer correlation is yet to be shown.
- Lowered sperm count, irregular menstrual cycle, and development of breast tissue in men.
Monday, October 18, 2010
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