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Sep 25, 2018

After Spike In K2 Overdoses, D.C. Considers Bill Targeting Suppliers

The District has seen more than 1,700 K2 overdoses since mid-July.

Sep 14, 2018

Yet Another Spike In K2 Overdoses Sends 67 To The Hospital

This is the biggest number of hospitalizations in the District since July.

Aug 24, 2018

During Spike In Hospitalizations This Summer, Three People Died From K2 Overdoses In D.C.

D.C. health officials tested six suspected K2 overdoses and determined three of them were linked to the drug.

Jul 23, 2018

More Than 200 People Hospitalized As City Grapples With Life-Threatening Batch Of Synthetic Marijuana

In the span of just over a week, first responders transported more than double the numbers of patients than they saw in the entire month of July last year.

May 24, 2016

Fewer Zombies In New Anti-Synthetic Drugs Ad Campaign Targeting Adults

This awareness effort is an extension of the Health Department’s K2 Zombie DC.

Jul 27, 2015

‘Synthetic Marijuana’ Actually Has Very Little In Common With Marijuana

K2, Spice, Scooby Snax, and Bizarro are often called “synthetic marijuana.” That’s grossly inaccurate.

Jul 09, 2015

Woman High On Synthetic Marijuana Left Baby On Downtown D.C. Street

Police charged her with second-degree cruelty to a child.

 
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