Synthetic Marijuana : Science World Report

Dec 17, 2016 02:48 AM EST

Zombie Apocalypse? 'Gold' Synthetic Marijuana Causes Zombie-Like Effect, 85 Times Worse Than Cannabis

In July 2016, more than 30 people overdosed on fake pot, causing a series of zombie-like symptoms.

Aug 02, 2016 02:37 AM EDT

Synthetic Marijuana 'Darkness' Under Investigation After 20 People Overdosed

Pennsylvania district attorney is investigating and putting out an alert after twenty people overdosed on synthetic pot.

Feb 17, 2016 12:08 PM EST

Marijuana Smokers Five Times More Likely To Develop Alcohol Disorder

Study finds that adults who smoke marijuana are five times more likely to develop an alcohol problem.

Sep 02, 2015 06:47 AM EDT

Marijuana Use is Higher than Cigarette Smoking Among College Students

Marijuana use among college students may be the highest since 1980. Researchers have found that its use actually surpassed daily cigarette smoking for the first time in 2014.

May 08, 2014 07:01 PM EDT

Synthetic Marijuana Used More Frequently Than Cannabis Among Those Serving in the Military

A few days after authorities in Texas reported nearly 120 deaths over the span of a week due to overdose on synthetic marijuana, a University of Washington study found that it’s the most abused substance among active-duty Army personnel.

Mar 20, 2014 08:56 PM EDT

Louisiana Bans Components for Synthetic Marijuana Due to Health Scare

Louisiana has banned the sale and use of eight compounds marketed as synthetic marijuana to stem an increase in the use of the drugs that have sent scores of people to hospitals with dangerous reactions to toxins, officials said on Thursday.