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Spice Creates State of Emergency
During a recent 5-day period, over 40 people in NH overdosed on Spice resulting in the governor declaring a State of Emergency.
"Spice" refers to a wide variety of herbal mixtures that produce experiences
similar to marijuana and are marketed as "safe" and legal alternatives. Names include K2, fake weed, Yucatan Fire, Skunk, and Moon Rocks. It is labeled "not for human consumption." These products contain dried, shredded plant material and chemical additives that create mind-altering effects.
Some Spice products are sold as "incense," but they more closely resemble potpourri. It is abused mainly by smoking. Sometimes Spice is mixed with marijuana or prepared as an herbal infusion for drinking.
Symptoms of use include rapid heart rate, vomiting, agitation, confusion, and hallucinations. Spice can also raise blood pressure and cause reduced blood supply to the heart, and in a few cases it has been associated with heart attacks. Regular users may experience withdrawal and addiction symptoms. |
Suicide Prevention Resources
Re-posted from NAMI NH As we take in the news of Robin Williams' tragic suicide we recognize the significant loss that we share with this death and the far reaching impact it will have. This is an important time to remember that conditions like depression and bipolar disorder can be treated and suicide can be prevented. We strongly encourage people to seek help when you or someone you know is experiencing warning signs for suicide including a sense of hopelessness and/or thoughts of death, dying or suicide. Other warning signs include: - Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves.
- Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online or buying a gun
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
- Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
- Talking about being a burden to others.
- Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
- Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
- Sleeping too little or too much.
- Withdrawing or isolating themselves.
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
- Displaying extreme mood swings.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) The Connect Program |
