(Springfield, IL)  --  A substance known as 'legal pot' won't be legal in the state of Illinois much longer.  Governor Pat Quinn signed a law this week outlawing 'K-2' a synthetic drug with affects similar to marijuana. But Larry Lindenman of the Illinois Drug Enforcement Officers Association says that doesn't mean this is the last we'll hear of synthetic drugs.  He says that's because scientists will inevitably come up with new types of drugs that aren't illegal.  As of January 1st, buying, selling or possessing 'K-2' will carry the same penalties as marijuana.  Currently, 'K-2' is marketed as a potpourri and is primarily traded via the Internet and in some head shops.  Lindenman says the drug is mostly used by teens and young adults.  The measure passed through the General Assembly unanimously earlier this year.  Other states, including Missouri, are pushing to place similar laws on the books for 'K-2.'

Copyright © 2010
Metro Networks Communications Inc., A Westwood One Company