New PSA Combats Spice Use Among Military

New PSA Combats Spice Use Among Military

Synthetic Drug Spice Mimics Marijuana

SAN DIEGO -- A controversial campaign launched by a Marine general aims to combat the use of spice, a synthetic drug that mimics marijuana.

The effects of spice are unpredictable and range from headaches to psychedelic trips.

The drug has appealed to young people and some members of the military because standard drug tests could not detect it.

In a new public service announcement, a one-star Marine general based in Japan takes aim at spice.

"The use of spice has no role in our corps," says the general in the PSA. "It degrades readiness, [and] puts other Marines and sailors at risk… I ask you to join me, police our ranks, hold other Marines and sailors accountable and say, 'Not in our corps!'"
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New PSA Combats Spice Use Among Military