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Sheriff’s Office
Warning of “Spice” Risks
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2014
CONTACT:
Shari Ireton, Director of Communications
425-388-3377, Shari.Ireton@co.snohomish.wa.us
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office media line: 425-249-6263
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is warning
the community, especially teens, about the dangers of smoking a type of
synthetic marijuana known on the street as “spice.” The warning comes
following two reported illnesses by two Sultan teens who became ill after
smoking “Black Voodoo” earlier this month. Both teens survived, but
suffered various reactions after smoking the substance, including seizures,
hallucinations and vomiting. The Sheriff’s Office is working with the
Sultan School District following the incident.
Spice, which is also called “K2” and
“potpourri,” can be purchased in tobacco shops and convenience stores and is
manufactured by spraying natural herbs with synthetic chemicals. It is
marketed as an aromatherapy product. Spice is not illegal to possess, but
it is labeled as “not for human consumption,” as in the case of the “Black
Voodoo” smoked by the two Sultan teens.
Spice is often used by underage teens who cannot
legally possess or purchase pot or by those who hope to avoid detection of drug
use.

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