Outkick has since learned through multiple sources that Nkdemiche's fall was the result of his use of synthetic cannabinoids -- frequently called "synthetic marijuana" or "fake weed" -- which has become an increasingly popular drug among athletes -- and college students -- because it doesn't show up on drug tests. But unlike traditional marijuana, synthetic marijuana, made with processed chemicals of varying substances and quantities, can lead to paranoia, delusion, and hallucinations.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse: "Synthetic cannabinoids refer to a growing number of man-made mind-altering chemicals that are either sprayed on dried, shredded plant material so they can be smoked (herbal incense) or sold as liquids to be vaporized and inhaled in e-cigarettes and other devices (liquid incense).
