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K2: Synthetic Marijuana - A NEW Dangerous Druge by Dr. LaVelle Hendricks and Dr. Quynh Dang
1. NATIONAL FORUM JOURNAL OF COUNSELING AND ADDICTION
VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1, 2012
K2: Synthetic Marijuana- A NEW Dangerous Drug
LaVelle Hendricks, EdD
Assistant Professor
Department of Educational Leadership
College of Education and Human Services
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX
Quynh Dang, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Health and Human Performance
College of Education and Human Services
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX
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Abstract
K2-Synthetic Marijuana is a dangerous drug being consumed by individuals not aware of the
long term medical consequences of the drug. This drug gives the same mimicking effects of
marijuana; yet, it’s more dangerous and addictive. Laws have been enacted to curb the
distribution, possession, and use of this product. This article describes college students’
knowledge of K2 and signs/symptoms of the drug being used by their
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Statement of the Problem
In her article, “Teenagers Smoking K2 Have Authorities Incensed,” Mary King (2010)
writes, “K2, the use gives them a more potent “high” than regular marijuana (S. Blake, 2010).
K2 will produce in individuals many symptoms including but not limited to paranoia, increased
heart rate, loss of consciousness, difficulty in thinking and memory, and brain damage (King,
2010). Dr. Anthony Scalzo, director of the Missouri Regional Poison Control center, reported
that teens who experiment with K2 will have pale skin, severe agitation, seizures, elevated heart
rate, and severe vomiting (“Fake Weed "K2" can Cause Hallucinations,” 2010; “Toxicologist
Warning to Parents: Look for Signs of K2—‘Fake Marijuana’,” 2010).
There has been little data regarding the use and knowledge of K2 among college students.
For community leaders, medical professionals, and law enforcement to make knowledgeable
decisions about the future, empirical data are needed. The purpose of the study is to access
students’ knowledge of the new synthetic marijuana, K2, through their use.
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Review of Literature
Clemson University’s John Huffman is the scientist credited with creating K2 in the mid
1990’s. The organic chemist was researching the effects of cannabinoid receptors on the brain
(S. Blake, 2010; Killian, 2010). Upon the discovery of JWH-018, the mixture that gives K2 its
potency, Huffman published a book that contained the formula for the compound (Lukachick,
2010). The easily accessible ingredients that cause powerful hallucinogenic effects make K2
extremely popular among young people seeking an alternative legal high to the illegal marijuana,
hashish and other cannabis (DeNoon, 2010). Huffman believes the JWH-018 compound was first
smoked somewhere in Europe when people began spraying the substance on dried flowers,
herbs, and tobacco (S. Blake, 2010).
In the article, “Drug Remains Legal despite Concerns,” Brandon Sayers (2009) confirms
how Huffman admitted “that one of his students discovered the chemical while studying the
effects of pharmaceuticals on the brain. The student named the compound after Huffman’s
initials, JWH-018” (para. 4).
Noelle Phillips (2009), in her article “Popularity of 'fake weed' Growing,” describes how
the chemistry professor created the fake cannabinoids that are used to create K2 as part of a class
assignment. She said,
Huffman and his students create compounds - known as synthetic cannabinoids - that
mimic the effects of marijuana. The creations, he said, are used by other scientists in the
pharmaceutical research industry. Huffman started developing the fake cannabinoids
about 20 years ago. People in the pharmaceutical industry wanted to learn more about
two proteins in the human body that react with THC, the potent, active ingredient in
marijuana. Huffman decided to create substances that mimic THC to sell to the
pharmaceutical industry. (para. 2 & para. 4)
After Mount Everest, K2 is the second highest mountain on earth. It also holds the
distinction of having one of the highest fatality rates for those who attempt to climb it. Who
knew that this little talked about mountain located between China and Pakistan would also
unknowingly share its name with a new compound known for giving users an intensely
dangerous high. K2 is a smokeable incense blend of herbs and spices that have been sprayed
with a chemical similar to THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) (Fay, 2010; Killian, 2010).
According to King (2010), K2 looks like “crushed potpourri” (para. 3). Some of the
ingredients are Canavalia rosea, Clematis vitalba, Nelumbo nucifera, Pedicularis grandifolia,
Heimia salicifolia, Leonurus sibiricus Ledum palustre and Calendula blossoms (U. Blake, 2010).
By themselves, these herbs pose no real health risk. However, combined and altered with a
synthetic compound and sold in colorful psychedelic and visually stimulating markings, K2 is a
dangerous and potentially toxic mixture.
The olive colored K2 mixture looks like the cooking spice dried oregano and is purported
to be 10 times greater in potency to THC (Bryner, 2010). It is primarily sold in 3 ounce
packages ranging in price from $20 – 40 per package (“Fake Weed “K2" can Cause
Hallucinations,” 2010; Lystra, 2010). K2 appeals greatly to teens and adults who are seeking a
legal alternative to marijuana (Fay, 2010). This includes individuals who are required to
complete mandatory drug testing. The usual dosage is 3-20 milligrams (“What is K2,” 2010).
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What gives K2 its reputation of being “legal pot” is the presence of THC, the active
ingredient in marijuana that bind to the brain’s CB1 receptors and impact the central nervous
system (Bryner, 2010). DeNoon (2010) also reports that “Like THC, the active ingredient in
marijuana and other forms of cannabis, these synthetic cannabinoids turn on the cannabinoid
receptors found on many cells in the body. The brain is particularly rich in the CB1 cannabinoid
receptor” (para. 10). What this means is that because of how the body processes cannabinoids,
smoking K2 gives the user the same physiological effects as if they were smoking marijuana.
This includes feelings of euphoria, increased anxiety, panic and changes in appetite. However,
cannabinoids aren’t the only ingredients found in some packages of K2. Since much of K2 is
manufactured overseas, it is difficult to determine whether users have the real or fake K2. Lack
of regulation of K2 could mean that toxins that cause serious health problems are used.
Supporters of the use of K2 argue that those unknown toxins are the real reason why users get
sick from K2.
As reported in “What is K2” (2010), the chemical effects of K2 last “much longer when
consumed orally that when smoked” (para. 4). In addition, “the effects of JWH-018 produces a
very similar effect to THC, but with a much longer duration of naturally occurring THC and
JWH-073” (“What is K2,” 2010, para. 5).
Traditionally, K2 “blends are burned in incense pots; however, teens roll the K2 incense
in wrappers to make joints, or they smoke it in pipes. When smoked, K2 delivers a high similar
to that of marijuana. Users claim it's almost impossible to tell the difference between the two”
(King, 2010, para. 3). Users have also been known to smoke K2 in bongs and pipes. K2 has an
earthy aroma that comes from its botanicals that some believe make it ideal for practices like
meditation. Perhaps most significantly, K2 is also undetectable in current drug tests (King,
2010).
Tennies (2012), reported that Huffman, who has been working at Clemson for 50 years,
noted that over the years, he and his students have created over 450 varieties of fake
cannabinoids that drug companies and schools like Virginia Commonwealth University use in
ongoing pharmaceutical research.
Even though he created the compound, Huffman does not encourage the use of it. Dr.
Huffman states that "people who use it are idiots." He has also been quoted as saying "It is like
Russian roulette to use this drug. We don't know a darn thing about them for real" (S. Blake,
2010, pg. 2).
“The problem with JWH-018 is that absolutely nothing is known regarding its toxicity or
metabolites,” Huffman said. “Therefore, it is potentially dangerous and should not be used”
(Sayers, 2009, para. 4).
Methods
The purpose of the study is to access students’ knowledge of the new synthetic
marijuana, K2, through their use. The researcher collected data from questionnaires of students
at a university in East Texas.
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Participant Selection
The investigator sent an e-mail out to all graduate assistants teaching fitness recreational
activities (FRA) regarding the study. At the beginning of each FRA, the graduate assistant (not
the researcher) read the consent paragraph and students were invited to complete the survey.
FRAs are 2 hours of required university studies physical education courses for all students at this
university. Since this is a required course for all students of the university, it will include the
whole undergraduate population. Those who do not want to participate have an option of
completing a given crossword puzzle within the survey packet. Survey participation does not
immediately indicate they have tried K2.
Instrumentation
The questionnaire was developed by Dr. Lavelle Hendricks, a substance use and abuse
counselor. The decision to utilize this method was strengthened with the knowledge that
authorities in the field of educational research regard questionnaires as valuable instruments in
that they are an impersonal method of obtaining data from a vast number of individuals, scattered
throughout a sizeable territory.
The questionnaire is one of the oldest types of instruments for the collection of data for
research. It is also one of the most frequently used methods of obtaining information. In the
construction of the questionnaires used in this study, questions requiring brief responses are used
in attempt to increase objectivity and to provide greater accuracy in tabulating responses. The
investigators anticipated that questions requiring brief responses would result in more reliable
and valid data.
Questions concerning age, gender, and previous health education were included.
Additional questions were included for users of K2. Since questions that could be easily
answered by the participant were of the utmost importance to the investigator, a “fill in the
blank” type of question was used for a majority of the questions. Space was provided to specify
additional answers when necessary.
Collection and Treatment of Data
A professional peer reviewer was retained to analyze the data categories to further
increase the credibility and conformability of the findings. All phases of this project were
subject to scrutiny by an external auditor. Besides her experience with doctoral research, the
auditor was chosen due to her low fees and turnaround time.
When questionnaires from student were compiled after one week of dispersal, a
spreadsheet was developed for recording the data obtained from the questionnaires. Total
frequencies were obtained and percentages were computed for each item on both questionnaires.
Ranges were used where numerical answers were requested. Percentages were computed for
each range. The tabulations were double checked for each questionnaire for accuracy.
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Analysis of the Data
246 students at a university in east Texas returned the questionnaires. Data reveal that
121 participants were male and 125 were female. Age distribution was 18-22years: 126
students; 23-26 years: 109 students; 27 & over: 11 students. In response to “Have you ever had a
course/class on drug education,” 46% checked yes, 48% marked no and 6% did not answer.
Regarding “when they had the course,” various answers ranged from middle school to the
previous semester. For those that took a course, 17 students reported that it was not required.
Responses to “Did it make an impact on your life,” indicate that 50% said yes and the 50% stated
no. If yes, reasons include more knowledge and awareness concerning drugs.
For the question “What is the active ingredient found in marijuana, 1 student answered
baking soda, 13 students marked Lysergic acid diethylamide, 224 students replied Delta 9
tretahydrocannabinol, 4 responded smoke and 2 students circled acid. Two students did not
respond. With the question “What is the drug K2”, 241 out of the 244 responses replied
synthetic marijuana. 2 students marked Ecstasy and 1 stated cough medicine.
In question 9, students were requested to answer if they had ever smoked K2. 238
students stated no, while 4 students answered yes. For reasons why, 2 people responded wanted
to, while the other two stated peer pressure. Ages of first use included two students at 23 years
and the other two at 20 years. Two students purchased K2 via the tobacco store, one at the
convenience store and another student answered other. Nobody checked the online option. In
regards to K2 costs, only one student paid $5, while the others did not pay. One student admitted
to smoking K2 daily, while the other three stated they only tried it once.
Responses concerning “Do you know anyone who has ever smoked K2” indicated that
48%said no, while 50% stated yes and 2% did not respond. Signs and symptoms shown were
broken down in Table 1.
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Table 1
Friends who Smoked K2 Signs and Symptom
Signs/Symptoma Number Responded Percentage
Bloodshot eyes 4 6%
Calm 2 3%
Chill 4 6%
Crazy 2 3%
Dizzy 4 6%
Hallucinations 4 6%
Happy 2 3%
High 4 6%
Hungry 10 16%
Immobile 2 3%
Impaired 4 6%
Lazy 2 3%
None 2 3%
Numb 2 3%
Slow/Lethargic/Fatigued 14 22%
Want more 2 3%
Total 64 100%
Recommendations for Future Studies
The following questions are proposed as further investigation which could be of value for
the enhancement of drug education programs in the Texas community:
1. How effective is a drug abuse program for students?
2. Would data on K2 in colleges in other states be similar to Texas?
3. A replication of this study on a national or regional basis.
4. Would a replication of this study in 2022 reveal significant changes?
5. What will be the effect of making K2 illegal in Texas?
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