Dallas Bans So-Called ‘Marijuana Substitute’ Still For Sale In El Paso

There are new concerns over what some believe is a substitute for marijuana.

Known as ‘Krush’ or ‘K2,’ the herb mix can have the same effects as the drug when smoked like marijuana.

Dallas station WFAA reports that city has now banned ‘K2’ following the hospitalization of two teen boys who admitted to smoking the substance.

The death of another Dallas teen, Dominique Tate, 19, is also under investigation as possibly being ‘K2’-related.

The herb mix remains legal in El Paso where it’s sold as incense. The packaging reads it is not meant for human consumption.

ABC-7 asked El Paso City Representative Susie Byrd if the ‘un City might considering outlawing K2 like Dallas.

Byrd said she was unfamiliar with the substance but added when it comes to potentially harmful products, she believes an outright ban isn’t always the best approach.

“I think the best way to look at minimizing the public health risk…is to look at ways to regulate it,” she said. “That way, consumers are protected from it.”

Byrd added concerned parents should contact their city representative.

Rep. Rachel Quintana also told ABC-7 she had never heard of ‘K2’ and would need to see research before forming an opinion.