K2/Spice Withdrawal Symptoms
What are typical K2 spice withdrawal symptoms? The side effects of K2 withdrawal may be different for everyone. Some side effects will be physical while others can affect a person’s behavior. It is first helpful to understand the negative side effects associated with natural marijuana use in relation to synthetic marijuana. Natural marijuana is associated with negative side effects including:
- Marijuana Side Effects
Episodes of psychosis
Delusional or disorganized thinking
Feeling detached or disconnected from reality
Problems with thinking or memory
Schizophrenia relapse or onset
Even worse, the negative side effects of synthetic marijuana use can include:
- Synthetic Marijuana Side Effects
Ischemic stroke
Violent tendencies or behaviors
Suicidal thoughts
Increased heart rate
Even more severe psychotic episodes than natural marijuana
Severe stomach upset (diarrhea, vomiting, nausea)
Unlike natural marijuana, synthetic marijuana products are significantly more dangerous, including their withdrawal symptoms. In some circumstances, it is difficult to distinguish the side effects of K2 use from withdrawal symptoms as symptoms occur rapidly after smoking.
Typical physical Spice drug withdrawal symptoms include:
- K2/Spice Physical Withdrawal Symptoms
Breathing problems
Headaches
Profuse sweating
Insomnia
Sleep disorders
Stomach upset
Seizures
Heart palpitations
Abnormal heart rate
Pain in the chest
Changes in appetite
Some psychological or behavioral symptoms of Spice withdrawal include:
- K2/Spice Psychological Withdrawal Symptoms
Anxiety or depression
Insomnia
Cravings for K2/Spice
Changes in behavior
Easily irritated
Experiencing nightmares
Hallucinating
Unable to stop thinking
K2/Spice Withdrawal Timeline
Beyond the negative side effects or withdrawal symptoms associated with K2/Spice use, how long is withdrawal from Spice? There has not been much research conducted on the effects of synthetic marijuana or the length of withdrawal. One reason is that there are many different synthetic cannabinoid compounds that are found in K2/Spice products. Thus, determining the side effects of each compound or a combination of compounds is not currently feasible. Additionally, the formulations of these drugs change over time making it even more difficult to analyze. Based on current data, these compounds are generally detected for up to 2-3 days in a person’s system. This indicates that the compound is metabolized relatively quickly by the body.
What does this mean as far as the Spice withdrawal timeline? This timeline may vary among individuals and can depend on the frequency and dose of K2/Spice. Furthermore, individuals who mix K2/Spice with other drugs, will effectively increase or slow down the metabolism of synthetic cannabinoids, depending on the drug. Again, how long does K2 withdrawal last? According to one study, it can take as little as 15 minutes to develop withdrawal symptoms after daily use. Thus, it is likely that K2/Spice withdrawal lasts typically from a few hours to days, and in rare cases, it may last a week or more.