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The death of Rozga influenced political lobbying against K2, and other legal synthetic drugs such as bath salts. Following the incident, the "David Mitchell Rozga Act" to ban the use and distribution of K2 was introduced by Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley. It was passed by the United States Congress in June 2011. [158]
The origin of wasp dope remains unclear, and very little research is available on wasp dope users. [1]In 1979, at a hearing before the United States House of Representatives, it was reported that there was knowledge about the abuse of Raid wasp killer among American drug users.
Ketamine is used as a recreational drug for its hallucinogenic and dissociative effects. [24] When used recreationally, it is found both in crystalline powder and liquid form, and is often referred to by users as "Special K" or simply "K". The long-term effects of repeated use are largely unknown and are an area of active investigation.
Using the two drugs together poses a "major" risk and can increase side effects like "dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, excessive sedation, and respiratory depression ...
A new Boston Globe report indicates Aaron Hernandez was using a dangerous drug in the days before his suicide.
MDPV remained an obscure stimulant until around 2004 when it was reportedly sold as a designer drug. In the US, products containing MDPV and labeled as bath salts were sold as recreational drugs in gas stations, similar to the marketing for Spice and K2 as incense, until it was banned in 2011. [7]
The drug was in his system when he died. ... a pathologist hired by the defense said Neely died not from the chokehold but from the combined effects of K2, schizophrenia, ...
The compiled data are confidential under The Dangerous Drugs Ordinance of Hong Kong, and statistics are made freely available online on a quarterly basis. [68] [69] Statistics from the CRDA show that the number of ketamine users (all ages) in Hong Kong has increased from 1605 (9.8% of total drug users) in 2000 to 5212 (37.6%) in 2009. [70]