News tagged with synthetic marijuana

Kids using synthetic pot a growing public health concern

(HealthDay) -- The recent advent of so-called "synthetic pot" is a rising public health concern, researchers warn, sending kids to the emergency room and prompting parental calls to poison control centers.

Health Mar 19, 2012 | 5 / 5 (2) | 0

High potency and synthetic marijuana pose real dangers in first weeks of pregnancy

Marijuana is up to 20 times more potent than it was 40 years ago and most pregnant women who use the drug are totally unaware that it could harm their unborn child before they even know they are pregnant.

Addiction Aug 15, 2012 | 1 / 5 (3) | 0