# Children Vaping Spice Face Psychosis and Cardiac Arrest Risks

The Guardian reports a growing number of children are vaping spice, a synthetic cannabinoid known as the "prison drug," due to its cheap availability and misleading packaging. Health experts warn the drug can trigger severe psychotic episodes, cardiac arrest, and other life-threatening effects. This trend highlights a widening gap in drug prevention and mental health support for young people.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/06/psychotic-cardiac-arrest-children-vaping-prison-drug-spice) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:44 GMT