“Spice” is apparently the generic name for so-called “synthetic marijuana” or “fake pot.” In most states, it is still perfectly legal, though that may be changing. “Spice” is, however, not OK with the US Navy. At the end of last month, the Navy expelled seven midshipmen from the Naval Academy for using “spice.” On Friday, the Navy also discharged 16 sailors assigned to the Norfolk, Virginia-based USS Bataan for using or dealing “spice.”
Naval Academy expels midshipmen for smoking ‘spice’
Navy kicks out 16 sailors for dealing or using ‘spice’
Sailors face stiff penalties for using legal substances that have been outlawed by the Navy
Thanks to Phil Leon and Alaric Bond for passing the articles along.