Concerns over synthetic marijuana use

US health officials are warning of the dangers of synthetic marijuana use, after the deaths of at least three people in the past year.

synthetic_marijuana_120330_b_cnn_806569163
US health officials are warning of the dangers of synthetic marijuana use, after the deaths of at least three people in the past year.

Synthetic marijuana is made of chemical compounds sprayed on plant leaves that are dried, making it look like natural cannabis.

It is sold in packages legally in the US, but health officials want it taken off the shelves after reports the product may cause hallucinations, heart issues and even death.


Share

1 min read

Published

Updated

Source: CNN



Share this with family and friends


Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Download our apps
SBS News
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
An overview of the day's top stories from SBS News
Interviews and feature reports from SBS News
Your daily ten minute finance and business news wrap with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves.
A daily five minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability
Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service
Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world