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Have you ever heard of synthetic marijuana (also known as "spice")? Well, some naval academy folks are getting into a lot of trouble for knowing too much about the synthetic drug that is untraceable in drug tests. Here are some Excerpts from the Washington Post:...   >>>

Have you ever heard of synthetic marijuana (also known as "spice")? Well, some naval academy folks are getting into a lot of trouble for knowing too much about the synthetic drug that is untraceable in drug tests. Here are some Excerpts from the Washington Post:



"Since its introduction at the academy last year, synthetic marijuana has become popular among rank-and-file midshipmen and on the football and wrestling teams, the former midshipmen said. Some isolated corners of the historic Annapolis campus, they said, have become well-known gathering spots for smoking it.



Synthetic marijuana is an herbal potpourri sprayed with chemicals that, when smoked, produces mood-altering effects. It is illegal in at least 12 states, although not in Maryland, and is prohibited in the U.S. military, including at its service academies.



The use of synthetic marijuana, which often is called "spice" after a popular brand name, is rising at an alarming rate across the military, commanders say. It cannot be detected in the random urine tests that are a routine part of military life.



Synthetic marijuana is sold in head shops and gas stations. It often is marketed as herbal incense, but at a far higher price than most incenses - typically $20 or $30 for a few grams. Midshipmen who have smoked it describe a "buzz" akin to a high from marijuana. "



To read more on what happened to the Naval Academy cadets and others that got into major trouble over synthetic marijuana, visit the Washington Post:



"Synthetic marijuana widely used at Naval Academy, some midshipmen say"

By Daniel de Vise

Washington Post Staff Writer

Monday, February 28, 2011; 12:57 AM