Based on the search results, the term "clone drug" can refer to different things depending on the context. Here are the different meanings of the term:
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Marijuana clone: In the context of marijuana cultivation, a clone is an exact replica of a host marijuana plant. It looks and smokes exactly like the marijuana plant that was used to create it. A clone can be created from just a part of the plant; a branch is clipped from the host and is then dipped in cloning gel which helps it grow correctly once planted. After the cloning process is completed, another clone can be created by simply clipping off another piece of the host (or fresh clone) and repeating the process all over again.
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Synthetic marijuana: In the context of prison culture, "clone" is a street name for synthetic marijuana, also known as K2 or Spice. These are synthetic designer drugs that are intended to mimic THC, the main psychoactive ingredient of marijuana. They are often marketed and sold under the guise of "herbal incense" or "potpourri." These products are being abused for their psychoactive properties and are packaged without information as to their health and safety risks. Inmates have been known to smoke tobacco or banana leaves laced with a dose of bug spray to get high, which is also referred to as "clone".
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Generic drug: In the context of pharmaceuticals, a clone drug is a duplicate of the originator drug containing the same active and inactive ingredients. These drugs are manufactured by the originator company using a unique proprietary name. The drugs don’t wait for the originator drug patent to expire. In most cases, the product uses the same production line as the originator. However, clone drugs usually have lower prices. When a company discovers a new chemical, it will protect this intellectual property for up to 20 years. After 20 years, new companies can freely market chemically identical copies of the brand leader. These copies are known as clones.
In summary, "clone drug" can refer to a marijuana clone, synthetic marijuana, or a generic drug. The meaning of the term depends on the context in which it is used.
