K2, Other Synthetic Marijuana Products Harming Low-Income Communities

Synthetic marijuana is not like traditional marijuana; in fact, it’s not even made from a plant.

Synthetic marijuana — like K2 — is a hazardous mix of industrial chemicals combined to imitate the effects of THC, the naturally occurring active compound found in marijuana. These chemicals are sprayed on bits of dried plant material, packaged in colorful wrappers, nicknamed “poison packets,” and sold under the guise of potpourri or herbal incense. Yet synthetic marijuana is far from being harmless potpourri.