Synthetic cannabinoids, a class of new psychoactive substances, bind to cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 much more strongly than tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), raising public ...

High-risk synthetic cannabinoids have been found in products sold in shops in Ireland, according to the HSE’s early warning system for drugs.

Children and teenagers who are experiencing serious mental health problems because of hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) vapes can be refused access to State support services because of their addiction to the ...

However, synthetic cannabinoids are much more potent and can trigger neurological effects such as seizures, psychotic episodes, and even death from overdose. "What we're seeing is a chemical race.

March 5 (UPI) --Researchers say they have reproduced the pain-relieving effects of cannabis with a synthesized compound that avoids the mind-altering, addictive qualities of the natural plant. Their ...

The substances are linked to ‘serious physical and mental health harms’.

Even though electronic cigarettes do not contain any illicit substances, the liquid can cause serious health problems. Often, the nicotine concentration in these products is several times higher than ...

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente signed a local law this month establishing fines for businesses that sell Kratom.

A field of hemp or cannabis, grown increasingly as a mainstream crop in the UK and used for a variety of uses. Hemp has been used for industrial purposes including paper, textiles, biodegradable ...

Photo of cannabis plants. Cannabis plants (shown) supply both marijuana and hemp. The difference in how the products are classified, under US law, is determined by their concentration of ...

Dr. Stephanie Widmer By Dan Murphy Dr. Stephanie Widmer, an emergency medicine physician and Director of Medical Toxicology ...