Thursday, July 1, 2010

K2 Summit

K2 Summit


K2: To ban or not to ban

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 08:05 PM PDT

K2: To ban or not to ban
Friday morning state heath leaders will meet to discuss a proposal to ban synthetic marijuana. It's a hot topic that surfaced when K2 made its way into the state and after reports of people getting sick. Many cities have already banned the product and hope the state will do the same.

Read more on CW Arkansas


News comment: The war on drugs and the power of corporations would shock the Founding Fathers

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 06:05 PM PDT

News comment: The war on drugs and the power of corporations would shock the Founding Fathers
In response to Ed Anderson’s report on NOLA.com, “Synthetic forms of marijuana outlawed in Louisiana,” reader ttandt had this to say: K2 synthetic marijuana”I have NEVER used any illegal drugs. I probably don’t even drink, but once or twice a…

Read more on New Orleans Times-Picayune


Marijuana Derivative Could Be Useful for Pain Treatment Blocks Neuropathic Pain without Undesired Side Effects

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 02:06 PM PDT

Marijuana Derivative Could Be Useful for Pain Treatment Blocks Neuropathic Pain without Undesired Side Effects
A new compound similar to the active component of marijuana (cannabis) might provide effective pain relief without the mental and physical side effects of cannabis, according to a study in the July issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society.

Read more on Newswise


Conway synthetic marijuana ban goes into effect

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 04:05 AM PDT

Conway synthetic marijuana ban goes into effect
Conway issues Arkansas’ first known citation for synthetic marijuana, known as K2. This comes after Conway and Faulkner County banned the substance.

Read more on FOX 16 Little Rock


Synthetic forms of marijuana outlawed in Louisiana

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 12:07 AM PDT

Synthetic forms of marijuana outlawed in Louisiana
Synthetic forms of marijuana, often sold in convenience stores and head shops packaged with names like “Mojo,” “Spice,” “K2” or “Voodoo,” will be illegal in Louisiana starting Aug. 15. K2 synthetic marijuanaGov. Bobby Jindal has signed into law House…

Read more on New Orleans Times-Picayune


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