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Fake weed seen as a public health danger

August 17, 2018 rep-am Leave a Comment

A decade after first appearing in the United States, fake weed is seen as a growing health danger. Some marijuana smokers turned to it because it is relatively cheap and not detected in routine drug testing. Dozens of people in New Haven, Connecticut, went to the hospital this week after overdosing on a batch of synthetic marijuana. A look at the issue: WHAT IS IT? While states have moved to legalize traditional marijuana, fake pot has become a public health threat. Synthetic marijuana is a mind-altering drug made by taking plant material and spraying it with chemicals that can mimic the high from marijuana. It is sold under names like K2, AK47, Spice, Kush, Kronic, and Scooby Snax. The chemicals also can also be mixed into a liquid and vaped, and even mixed into tea or food. The substances can produce some similar effects to traditional marijuana including relaxation, elevated mood and altered perception. WHAT’S IN FAKE WEED? Authorities have detected scores of chemicals in synthetic marijuana, and say chemical composition can vary not only from product to product but from batch to batch. Some ingredients are banned by federal or state law. Drug dealers peddle fake weed, and police say people have been able to buy it online or in convenience stores and gas stations. Fake weed products are not tested for safety and people who use them don’t know exactly what chemicals they’re putting into their bodies. Earlier this year, more than 160 people in Illinois were sickened… [Read full story]



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