Legalization with hidden dangers
With the legalization of marijuana in many states across America, there has been a rise of synthetic cannabis (shown above), creating dangers for substance users and medicinal users alike.
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According to the New York Times, K2, a form of synthetic cannabis, has caused overdoses in 130 people over three days in the week of July 11-17 2016. The drug, being a cheap “alternative” to marijuana, is entirely “man made” and are closer to bath salts than the real cannabis.
Chemicals are sprayed over leaves in order to give it the authentic look, allowing it to be passed off as real cannabis in order to dupe other substance users.
Medicinal and recreational cannabis for sale could decrease the use of other drugs within states.
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