According to a report by the BBC on July 25th, a recent study has found that in e-cigarettes confiscated from minors in schools in England, one in every six devices contained "spice." "Spice" is a generic term for synthetic cannabinoids, which are classified as synthetic street drugs and can cause a range of dangerous side effects, including cardiac arrest. The study tested 596 e-cigarette devices confiscated from 38 schools, revealing the prevalence of this illegal synthetic street drug.
Chris Pudney, a biotechnology expert at the University of Bath, conducted tests using the world's first portable device capable of instantly detecting synthetic drugs. He collaborated with the university and police to test 596 confiscated e-cigarettes. The research revealed that approximately one in every six (16.6%) of the e-cigarettes confiscated from 38 schools in London, West Midlands, Greater Manchester, and South Yorkshire contained "spice," while approximately 1.17% contained THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis.
Greater Manchester Police Chief Laura Bell added that it is important to take a "proactive approach" in engaging with minors and schools.
We encourage parents and guardians to discourage their children from participating in any illegal activities, and to continue reminding them of the potential negative consequences of using drugs.
Currently, areas where schools or police have issued safety warnings include Cornwall, Devon, Kent, Lincolnshire, Lancashire, London, Middlesbrough, Somerset, and West Midlands.
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