Is there a problem of K2 use in the military?

Sgt Robert Kelly — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 06:58:54 -0500

Where I work we have some coworkers who use K2. They seem to be drunk
and can't function well. Have been drug tested and nothing comes up.
Just wondering if this is a problem in service.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2015 7:09 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 07:09:02 -0500

Sgt Robert Kelly, I had never heard of K2, so for the benefit of others in the same boat, here's some info on the drug:

http://www.livescience.com/6149-fake-weed-real-drug-k2-causing-hallucinations-teens.html

I work for an active duty Army unit, and I have not heard about this being a problem, but I probably would not hear about it unless it were a REAL (serious) problem.

Fake Weed, Real Drug: K2 Causing Hallucinations in Teens

Fake marijuana, called K2 or spice, is increasingly popular, but the side effects are worse than with pot.

Response by CPL Rick Stasny made Feb 19 at 2015 7:05 PM

CPL Rick Stasny — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:05:14 -0500

Sgt Robert Kelly, I would like to provide a response that doesn't relate to any current problems with K2 in the military because I have been out so long. However, I have seen numerous problems arise in our correctional facility. Testing can be difficult because of slight chemical changes in the manufacturing process. Some of the newest test are showing promising results. The after effects of both K2 and Bath Salts that we have encountered are; hallucinations, high fever, respiratory distress, and cardiac arrest. It is bad news and I have seen reports that death resulted from a single use.