160 hospitalized for problems with "spice" drugs

[shenmue]

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From the article:

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that more than 160 patients in nine days have been rushed to hospitals across the state for adverse reactions to synthetic cannabinoid, known as "spice" or "K2."

"Spice" and other similar synthetic drugs are often marketed as legal plant material coated with chemicals that are supposed to mimic the effects of marijuana, according to a statement from the governor's office.

[bluedigger]

1. If only there were a legal alternative with relatively benign effects.

I'm probably just talking crazy talk here...

[dballance]

3. Yep, total crazy talk.

Why would we give a shit about protecting people's health?

[Enthusiast]

6. LOL.............

[NaturalHigh]

2. If they would just legalize REAL marijuana...

most of this junk would probably go away. Some people might try it, but for the most part I think people would just stay with the tried and true.

[bluedigger]

4. There's two reasons this shit sells.

First, availability - it's sold in stores, so kids assume it's "safe". Second, drug tests. If the shit doesn't kill you, it clears your system relatively quickly, or isn't even checked for in the first place. What's a little health risk against losing your job?

[bravenak]

5. I agree.

That shit is straight poison.