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SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA
What Is the Scope of Synthetic Cannabinoid Abuse Today?
Synthetic cannabinoids are a relatively new drug of concern, a man-made substance similar to cannabis but made in a lab. Such drugs often produce very different effects than one might expect from cannabis, and users can rarely predict what chemicals will be in any given batch of synthetic cannabinoids.
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The Terrifying Escalation of Drug Dangers in America
The drugs of today are a far cry from the drugs today’s parents and grandparents used. They are more potent and have more dangerous and deadly effects. Staying safe means staying informed about these dangers.
Could Legal Marijuana Contain Fentanyl In Addition To Mold, Heavy Metals, and Pesticide?
The marijuana issue is probably one of the most heavily contested segments of the addiction epidemic. Everywhere we look in anything addiction or marijuana-related, there will be an argument over whether or not marijuana is harmful, whether or not marijuana is addictive, whether or not it’s good for you, bad for you, and so on.
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110 Overdoses in 2 Days Threaten Lives, Strain City Services in Connecticut
In just a few days in New Haven, Connecticut, more than a hundred people would be plunged into life-threatening overdoses as a result of their drug use. The culprit was the ultrapowerful synthetic drug AB-Fubinaca, often found in packets of drugs sold as Spice or K2.
Narconon Arrowhead Issues Warning on Synthetic Pot Problem in Oklahoma
Over the course of the past few years, more and more people have become aware of a drug known as synthetic marijuana. Also referred to commonly by the brand names Spice and K2, or by the euphemistic “herbal incense.“
How Synthetic Marijuana Is Causing Permanent Disability
A 16-year-old girl from Cypress, a small suburb of Houston, Texas, was recently admitted to the intensive care unit at a local hospital after she made the mistake of trying synthetic marijuana for the first time.
Researchers Link Smoking Synthetic Marijuana to Increased Risks of Kidney Failure
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia published a recent report on the incidence of acute kidney injury among those who smoke synthetic marijuana.
Fake Marijuana May Be Endangering Young People Who Think it is Safe and Natural
A new drug commonly called Spice or K2 poses particular threats to those who might want to abuse marijuana but don’t want to have that drug show up on a drug test administered by an employer or parent.
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