Consumer Alert: "Euphorinol" and the Growing Danger of Synthetic Cannabinoids in Hemp

Recently, a product called "Euphorinol" has begun circulating in the marketplace, claiming to deliver "mental clarity" and a "euphoria boost" while boasting it's "UP TO 80X STRONGER than Delta-9 THC!" 

This isn't just marketing hyperbole—it's a serious public health warning that should concern every California consumer.

Euphorinol's claim of being 80 times more potent than natural THC places it firmly in the same category as JWH and HU-series** synthetic cannabinoids—the dangerous chemical compounds that powered the "Spice" and "K2" epidemic that sent thousands of users to emergency rooms across the country.

For those who don't remember, Spice and K2 products:

• Caused severe adverse reactions, including seizures, heart attacks, and psychosis

• Led to numerous hospitalizations and deaths

• Created addiction profiles more severe than natural cannabis

• Eventually classified as Schedule I controlled substances

Not an Isolated Incident: Findings from "The Great Hemp Hoax"

Euphorinol is, unfortunately, not an anomaly. Our recent comprehensive study, "The Great Hemp Hoax," found that 95% of "hemp" products tested contained prohibited synthetic cannabinoids that more closely resemble dangerous designer drugs than natural hemp or cannabis.

Our research revealed:

• Nearly half (47%) of tested products contained THCP, a synthetic compound up to 30 times more potent than natural THC

• Some vape products contained THC equivalencies up to 14,000mg per cartridge—14 times the legal limit for cannabis

• Multiple products included other psychoactive additives like kratom and hallucinogenic mushrooms

• Many products used child-friendly packaging and flavors despite their extreme potency

The Hard Truth: These Aren't Hemp Products

The claim that products like Euphorinol are "hemp-derived" is fundamentally misleading. 

Euphorinol is not found in hemp plants in commercially meaningful quantities, if at all. It is made through chemical synthesis, creating novel compounds with unpredictable effects and safety profiles. The resulting substances have more in common with dangerous street drugs than with natural cannabis.

Until permanent regulations are in place, here's how to protect yourself:

• Purchase legal cannabis products only from licensed dispensaries

• Verify products have complete lab testing information from regulated labs

• Be wary of extraordinary potency claims—they often signal synthetic compounds

• Report suspicious products to the Department of Cannabis Control

• Support legislative efforts to extend regulations on intoxicating hemp products

Remember: If a cannabis product claims extreme potency levels or effects dramatically stronger than what's available in licensed dispensaries, it's very likely a synthetic compound that may pose serious health risks.

**JWH stands for John W. Huffman, a Clemson University organic chemist who first synthesized these compounds while researching cannabinoid receptors. The JWH series was among the first synthetic cannabinoids widely used in "Spice" and "K2" products. HU stands for Hebrew University in Jerusalem, where researcher Raphael Mechoulam and his team developed these compounds. The HU series (including HU-210 and others) is known for its extremely high potency compared to natural THC.