The Crisis in Federal Prisons: A System in Decline

More than a decade ago, synthetic marijuana was developed to mimic the effects of cannabis while avoiding detection in standard drug tests. In response, new testing protocols were introduced, and the manufacturers adapted by altering the chemical composition. This cat-and-mouse game has continued, and today’s versions—known as K2, Spice, Toochi, or Deuce—are barely recognizable from their original formulations.

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