What is Spice?

Spice is a synthetic cannabinoid designed to imitate the effects of marijuana. It’s often sold as herbal incense or “legal high,” but it can be far more dangerous.

Spice is sprayed onto plant material and smoked, or sold as a liquid for e-cigarettes. Because it’s made in illegal labs, the chemical mix is always changing — making the effects unpredictable.

Users may experience confusion, paranoia, aggression, or seizures. Some report hallucinations or even temporary psychosis. Spice does not smell like cannabis and often goes undetected in drug tests, which makes it popular among people trying to avoid detection.

Unlabeled herbal-looking substance sold as Spice, with a warning card and ziplock bag marked Herbal Mix on a clean background

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❓Frequently Asked Questions about Spice

1. What is Spice used for?
It is sold as a fake version of marijuana, sometimes marketed as incense or herbal mix.

2. Why is Spice dangerous?
Its chemical formula changes often, leading to unpredictable and severe reactions.

3. What does Spice look like?
It resembles dried herbs, but can also be sold as a liquid for vaping devices.

4. Can Spice be stronger than real cannabis?
Yes. Some versions are 100 times more potent and more likely to cause harm.

5. How can someone avoid Spice?
Avoid products labeled “not for human consumption,” and stay away from so-called legal highs.