The term “spice” refers to products that have been sprayed with research chemicals that are called synthetic “cannabinoids” but do not actually contain any cannabis, otherwise known as marijuana. These chemicals are available commercially to the public. There are various forms of this synthetic and this particular variety in primarily manufactured in Asia and then [...]

K2 is synthetic cannabis which mimics the properties of marijuana. It is sold as herbal incense or an herbal smoking blend. Though it is not detected in a urine drug test as cannabis, it is possible to detect that someone has used K2. It has grown in popularity very recently because, it was legal, but [...]

Heroin addiction has become the most common opiate addiction on the planet.  There are many reasons why individuals become addicted to heroin.  At earlier ages the drug may be used so they are able to fit into what they believe to be the “cool crowd”.  As adults addiction may begin because they are trying to [...]

The most recent statistic over cocaine abuse shows that 15 percent of Americans have used cocaine at least once, and 6 percent of Americans have tried cocaine by their senior year. This highly addictive drug has caused devastating effects on the country. Law enforcement and health care professionals deal with problems everyday caused by cocaine, [...]

What is Crack Cocaine Crack cocaine also known as “crack” is nicknamed after the sound it produces while it is being smoked. Crack first made its appearance in impoverished low income neighborhoods in Miami, New York, and Los Angeles in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s.  Crack cocaine is most often obtained in “rock” form, [...]