SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS: A GROWING THREAT AND ONLINE AVAILABILITY

The emerging threat of synthetic cannabinoids presents a significant public health problem, largely fueled by their easy access online. These novel drugs, often marketed as plant-based alternatives to cannabis, are routinely produced in clandestine laboratories and distributed through several int

The rise of these drugs , often referred to as "Spice" or "K2," presents a developing problem to public health . Unlike naturally occurring hemp, these chemicals are created in laboratories and their effects can be unpredictable , leading to severe medical emergencies including respiratory failur