Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) are created in the laboratory. These are manmade compounds that are similar to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.

Synthetic cannabinoids (SC) are manmade chemicals that are similar to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol ... When discussing drugs with the general public, there is one type of drug they bemoan: ...

Men who regularly use cannabis or synthetic cannabinoids report significantly lower sexual satisfaction, desire, and erectile function compared to non-users, according to a new study published in ...

But that doesn’t mean all research has stopped; a synthetic cannabinoid called JWH-133, for example, is being investigated in rodents for its potential to reduce the size of breast cancer tumors.

Different types of cannabinoids, like THC and CBD, occur naturally in the plant. However, in some instances, THC and CBD are chemically altered to create semi-synthetic cannabinoids.

The synthetic cannabinoid also goes by the names Spice, Skunk, and many more, ... The DEA says in 2024, it confiscated 918 types of synthetic marijuana nationwide.

In 2023, they seized 309 grams of synthetic cannabinoids and 1,333 grams of fentanyl, ... "My biggest fear is that some types of spice might be laced with fentanyl," Silvestri said.