Articles tagged: K2
Report finds synthetic cannabinoids like K2 still in use among high school seniors
Posted: Dec 23, 2012High school seniors have continued to use synthetic cannabinoids like K2 and Spice even after the federal government banned a number of chemicals used to manufacture the drugs in 2011, according to a recent study ... Read more »
No more 'Smiles' for Michigan: State health department moving to ban newest designer drug
Posted: Dec 14, 2012Editor's note: This story was edited at 9:45 a.m. to reflect Michigan is working to ban an entire class of synthetic phenylethylamines that include 2C-I, a compound that previously has been banned by the federal ... Read more »
Police find suspected 'K2' in raid on Bongz & Thongz in downtown Ann Arbor
Posted: Aug 24, 2012Police raided an Ann Arbor head shop Friday afternoon and found substances believed to be K2 and other synthetic drugs, which the state made illegal in July. Read more »
Michigan State Police visit stores to enforce ban on K2, other synthetic drugs
Posted: Jul 26, 2012Michigan State Police Thursday said they have visited more than 3,500 retail stores since late June in an effort to raise awareness that is illegal to buy, sell or possess K2 or other synthetic drugs. Read more »
Gov. Snyder signs ban on K2, other similar drugs; law to take effect July 1
Posted: Jun 19, 2012Gov. Rick Snyder signed a ban on products like K2 and bath salts into law Tuesday afternoon after about a month of heightened awareness and publicity on the synthetic designer drugs. Read more »
Bills banning synthetic designer drugs headed to Gov. Snyder
Posted: Jun 12, 2012This story has been removed from our site after 30 days as required by our digital use agreement with the Associated Press. Read more »
Police join Washtenaw County Public Health to fight K2, other synthetic designer drugs
Posted: Jun 11, 2012The heads of local law enforcement agencies have thrown their support behind Washtenaw County Public Health's plan to confront use of synthetic designer drugs in the area. Read more »
Detroit Free Press: Ann Arbor-area company helps in the fight against K2-like drugs
Posted: Jun 11, 2012A Pittsfield Township company is helping law enforcement agencies as they deal with the growing problem posed by products like K2 and Spice, sometimes referred to as synthetic marijuana, the Detroit Free Press reported. Read more »
Washtenaw County to businesses: Stop selling K2-like products or face enforcement
Posted: Jun 08, 2012The Washtenaw County health officer has issued a formal notice asking all businesses to immediately stop selling synthetic designer drugs, such as K2, Spice and bath salts. Read more »
Daily Press & Argus: Synthetic cannabinoid products confiscated as officials ban sales in Livingston County
Posted: Jun 08, 2012Livingston County has joined a growing number of communities banning the sale of synthetic cannabinoid products. Read more »
Negative buzz surrounding synthetic marijuana scares store owners from legal product
Posted: Jun 07, 2012Related story: Washtenaw County officials ask businesses to immediately stop selling K2, other synthetic designer drugs At Summit Party Store on North Main Street in Ann Arbor, liquor, beer and cigarettes are readily available to ... Read more »
Washtenaw County officials ask businesses to immediately stop selling K2, other synthetic designer drugs
Posted: Jun 06, 2012Washtenaw County officials have developed a “carrot-and-stick” approach to address the sale of synthetic marijuana after communities across Michigan and the state legislature has accelerated efforts to ban the substance. Read more »
Synthetic marijuana: Washtenaw County officials consider options as efforts accelerate to ban it in Michigan
Posted: Jun 06, 2012Update: Washtenaw County officials ask businesses to immediately stop selling K2, other synthetic designer drugs At the age of 16, John Kleczynski of Ann Arbor said he started smoking K2 - a brand of synthetic ... Read more »
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