ALBANY — Calls for overdoses related to drugs like K2 or Spice have risen over the last several weeks, city police said.
Police said Tuesday a rise in 911 calls for severe reactions is believed to be linked to drugs made from synthetic cannabis.
K2 is not actually cannabis, but a chemical sprayed on plant matter or paper that produces a hallucinogenic effect, according to the state Department of Health. Officials warn it can cause seizures, heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, vomiting, hallucinations or psychosis and violent behavior or suicidal tendencies…