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Synthetic Marijuana would be synthesizing THC in a lab. They are synthesizing something similar to THC in a lab, something that doesn't exist in marijuana. Mar

Synthetic Marijuana would be synthesizing THC in a lab. They are synthesizing something similar to THC in a lab, something that doesn't exist in marijuana. Marinol is Syntheic Marijuana, these designer drugs like "Spice" and "K2" are not.

Nursie 11y ago
>> Synthetic Marijuana would be synthesizing THC in a lab. That would be synthetically produced THC, not synthetic marijuana. We're talking about a product designed to mimic cannabis, using synthetic cannabinoids. I don't think it's unreasonable to call it synthetic cannabis. If you want to call it "fake cannabis" that's fine, but then we need to distinguish it from the people just selling oregano and calling it weed... -- edit -- Incidentally, on the UK RC scene these things are referred to as 'Blends', as they are often blends of multiple cannabinoids infused into plant material, which is often a blend of different plants (marshmallow and damiana are popular). Further, 'reputable' vendors of these blends publish what substances they've used and how much by weight. This is very unlikely to be the case with a bag of "Atomic Fallout" or whatever the f*ck it is from your local gas station or head shop though. Some people buy the cannabinoids pure and make their own blends, or vapourise them directly, which is a very dodgy and OD-prone business, but at least then you know roughly hat you're getting and how much.
- oxide 11y ago
  the proper terminology is "synthetic cannabinoid." semantics are very important here. synthetic marijuana is an oxymoron IMO.
  - Nursie 11y ago
    >> the proper terminology is "synthetic cannabinoid." For the cannabinoids themselves, certainly. Now, what's a good way to refer to the products that are sold in head shops and all sorts of other places? They are a blend of plant materials laced with a one or more synthetic cannabinoids. Synthetic cannabis does not seem wrong here.
  - strathmeyer 11y ago
    They aren't using the word in the medical sense. "Devised, arranged, or fabricated for special situations to imitate or replace usual realities." The product is made to look like ganja and to be used as an alternative to ganja. s_baby points out the correct term is analog.

Nursie 11y ago

>> Synthetic Marijuana would be synthesizing THC in a lab. That would be synthetically produced THC, not synthetic marijuana. We're talking about a product designed to mimic cannabis, using synthetic cannabinoids. I don't think it's unreasonable to call it synthetic cannabis. If you want to call it "fake cannabis" that's fine, but then we need to distinguish it from the people just selling oregano and calling it weed... -- edit -- Incidentally, on the UK RC scene these things are referred to as 'Blends', as they are often blends of multiple cannabinoids infused into plant material, which is often a blend of different plants (marshmallow and damiana are popular). Further, 'reputable' vendors of these blends publish what substances they've used and how much by weight. This is very unlikely to be the case with a bag of "Atomic Fallout" or whatever the f*ck it is from your local gas station or head shop though. Some people buy the cannabinoids pure and make their own blends, or vapourise them directly, which is a very dodgy and OD-prone business, but at least then you know roughly hat you're getting and how much.

oxide 11y ago
the proper terminology is "synthetic cannabinoid." semantics are very important here. synthetic marijuana is an oxymoron IMO.
- Nursie 11y ago
  >> the proper terminology is "synthetic cannabinoid." For the cannabinoids themselves, certainly. Now, what's a good way to refer to the products that are sold in head shops and all sorts of other places? They are a blend of plant materials laced with a one or more synthetic cannabinoids. Synthetic cannabis does not seem wrong here.
- strathmeyer 11y ago
  They aren't using the word in the medical sense. "Devised, arranged, or fabricated for special situations to imitate or replace usual realities." The product is made to look like ganja and to be used as an alternative to ganja. s_baby points out the correct term is analog.