ILLEGAL HIGHS
‘SPICE’
WHAT EXACTLY IS ‘SPICE’? ‘Spice’ is a collective term used to describe synthetic cannabinoids. There are over 400 different varieties of ‘spice’ that have developed because of constant changes in the formula. ‘Spice’ comes in many different forms.
IS ‘SPICE’ A ‘LEGAL HIGH’? No! Ever since the Psychoactive Substances Act in May 2016, any substance with a psychoactive effect is illegal. This includes all synthetic cannabinoids such as ‘spice’.
ISN’T ‘SPICE’ HARMLESS? ‘Spice’ is anything but harmless – it can cause extremely unpleasant hallucinations, psychotic episodes and mental health breakdowns. This is a particular risk if you have pre-existing mental health issues. Because there are so many different strains of ‘spice’ and it comes in so many shapes and forms, it is impossible to know its compound and strength. This makes it even more dangerous and Spice can even cause death.
HYOSCINE BUTYLBROMIDE (BUSCOPAN)
WHAT EXACTLY IS BUSCOPAN? Buscopan is a medication sometimes prescribed to people with gastroenteritis. However, Buscopan is sometimes misused.
DOESN’T THAT MAKE IT LEGAL FOR ME TO TAKE BUSCOPAN HOWEVER I LIKE? No! Even though Buscopan is a legal medication, it is illicit if it’s not prescribed to you or if it’s prepared and used differently to how it was prescribed. This rule applies to all medications.
ISN’T BUSCOPAN HARMLESS? Buscopan is not harmless – reported effects include hallucinations (auditory, visual and tactile), amnesia, insomnia, palpitations, flushing, irritability and inability to concentrate. It can cause serious physical and mental harm.
THE DANGE ‘LEGAL HIGH H E A LT H M AT T E R S !
