What is JWH 018?

What is JWH 018?

JWH 018 (Item No. 10900) is an analytical reference material categorized as a synthetic cannabinoid. 1 It has been found in Spice/K2-type herbal blends and may have neurotoxic properties. JWH 018 is regulated as a Schedule I compound in the United States. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

Is JWH-018 a controlled substance in Canada?

JWH-018 is claimed to be a controlled substance in Canada though it is not listed under schedule 2 synthetic cannabinoids. Health Canada is of the opinion that «similar synthetic preparations» covers jwh-018 though jwh-018 is not similar in chemical structure nor in its action of the CB1 receptor.

What are the dangers of JWH-018?

JWH-018 may cause intense anxiety, agitation, and, in rare cases (generally with non-regular JWH users), has been assumed to have been the cause of seizures and convulsions by inhibiting GABA neurotransmission more effectively than THC. Cannabinoid receptor full agonists may present serious dangers to the user when used to excess.

Is JWH-018 (Joker) legal in China?

China has made JWH-018 Illegal for sale. It is illegal to import or export JWH-018. An immediate ban was announced on 11 May 2010 by Minister for Health Mary Harney. The Anti-narcotics department declared synthetic cannabinoids and their analogues illegal after an outbreak of JWH-018 containing product referred to as «Joker» .

What is naphthalen-1-yl (JWH-018)?

JWH-018, or Naphthalen-1-yl-(1-pentylindol-3-yl)methanone, is a synthetic cannabinoid containing a substituted indole structure. This indole core is shared with other cannabinoid substances including PB-22, 5F-PB-22, JWH-018, and AM2201. JWH-018 is substituted at R 1 with a pentyl chain.

What are the possible adverse effects of JWH-018?

Various physical and psychological adverse effects have been reported from JWH-018 use. One study reported psychotic relapses and anxiety symptoms in well-treated patients with mental illness following JWH-018 inhalation.