Fascination and Social Togetherness-Discussions about Spice Smoking on a Swedish Internet Forum.
Substance abuse : research and treatment January 1, 2013 Anette Kjellgren, Helena Henningsson, Christophe Soussan 37 citations
An analysis of 40 online forum posts describes how young Swedish users experience intoxication from Spice, a synthetic cannabinoid mixture. The intoxication produced both positive effects, such as well-being and elation, and negative effects, including fears and unpleasant physical sensations. Despite these drawbacks, users often found the experience fascinating and rewarding. Smoking Spice was a social activity, typically done in small peer groups, and users kept their use secretive. The findings highlight the complex, ambivalent nature of Spice intoxication among young people.