James Marusek 5,244 Posted February 2, 2017 First off, this has absolutely nothing to do with gastric bypass or weight loss surgery. I read through my morning newsletters and came across this article. Apparently there is a new synthetic cannabinoid that is 85 times more powerful than THC, the main mind-altering ingredient found in marijuana. It puts people in a "zombie-like" state: staring blankly, moving and responding to medics slowly, and occasionally groaning. I think this synthetic cannabinoid has the nickname Spice, which is probably after the book/movie called Dune. http://acsh.org/news/2017/01/21/drug-85-times-more-potent-thc-caused-zombie-outbreak-new-york-city-10754 There are many addictions in the world. Some are addicted to overeating while others are addicted to becoming zombies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newme17 3,444 Posted February 2, 2017 It's a little comical how the article stated the people as victims. Unless they were forced to smoke it, I don't believe they should be called victims. Victims are domestic abused, child abused, etc. Other than that, any addiction can kill. But the synthetic one is just ghastly. We've got a problem here in my city with it too, especially teens. We always hear of someone dying from it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymia 565 Posted February 2, 2017 Well as long as they don't start eating people's brains and spreading a virus, I guess it's okay how long does the symptoms last? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hum Bums 3 Posted February 3, 2017 This is old news. People were using spice on the west coast 10 years ago when I was in high school. It's bad stuff and can kill you. I never touched that stuff. I've been using marijuana since I was 16 though and have never had any issues with it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torriluv87 300 Posted February 3, 2017 I dont want to hijack because this is a problem. But am i the only one that thought this was a post about being able to run in a zombie apocalypse? I live and am from nyc. If this happens i need to be prepared lol Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App 1 nursedennise reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted February 3, 2017 @@Torriluv87 LMAO !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poku 14 Posted February 7, 2017 I need to be sleeved before they start eating people. As I am now, I have little hope of surviving an outbreak lolSent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites