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Here's Why Synthetic Marijuana Isn't Safe
By Rachael Rettner, Senior Writer | February 2, 2017 06:07pm ET
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Here's Why Synthetic Marijuana Isn't Safe
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Synthetic marijuana compounds, sometimes called K2 or Spice, are actually chemically different from marijuana, and are more dangerous than pot, according to a new review of studies.
Synthetic marijuana compounds are linked to a number of serious side effects, including seizures, psychosis and even death, the review's authors said.
These compounds "produce a variety of dangerous acute and chronic adverse effects … with a greater severity and frequency than observed following marijuana use," the researchers wrote in their review, which was published Feb. 2 in the journal Trends in Pharmacological Sciences. Therefore, "K2/Spice products are clearly not safe marijuana alternatives," the researchers said. [6 Party Drugs That May Have Health Benefits]
http://www.livescience.com/57747-synthetic-marijuana-risks.html