Articles tagged: synthetic cannabinoids

Report finds synthetic cannabinoids like K2 still in use among high school seniors

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Posted: Dec 23, 2012

High school seniors have continued to use synthetic cannabinoids like K2 and Spice even after the federal government banned a number of chemicals used to manufacture the drugs in 2011, according to a recent study ... Read more »

No more 'Smiles' for Michigan: State health department moving to ban newest designer drug

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Posted: Dec 14, 2012

Editor's note: This story was edited at 9:45 a.m. to reflect Michigan is working to ban an entire class of synthetic phenylethylamines that include 2C-I, a compound that previously has been banned by the federal ... Read more »

State police to begin removing synthetic marijuana from stores

Posted: Jul 01, 2012

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Gov. Snyder signs ban on K2, other similar drugs; law to take effect July 1

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Posted: Jun 19, 2012

Gov. Rick Snyder signed a ban on products like K2 and bath salts into law Tuesday afternoon after about a month of heightened awareness and publicity on the synthetic designer drugs. Read more »

Snyder to sign bills banning synthetic marijuana in Michigan

Posted: Jun 19, 2012

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Bills banning synthetic designer drugs headed to Gov. Snyder

Posted: Jun 12, 2012

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Police join Washtenaw County Public Health to fight K2, other synthetic designer drugs

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Posted: Jun 11, 2012

The heads of local law enforcement agencies have thrown their support behind Washtenaw County Public Health's plan to confront use of synthetic designer drugs in the area. Read more »

Detroit Free Press: Ann Arbor-area company helps in the fight against K2-like drugs

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Posted: Jun 11, 2012

A Pittsfield Township company is helping law enforcement agencies as they deal with the growing problem posed by products like K2 and Spice, sometimes referred to as synthetic marijuana, the Detroit Free Press reported. Read more »

Washtenaw County to businesses: Stop selling K2-like products or face enforcement

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Posted: Jun 08, 2012

The Washtenaw County health officer has issued a formal notice asking all businesses to immediately stop selling synthetic designer drugs, such as K2, Spice and bath salts. Read more »

Daily Press & Argus: Synthetic cannabinoid products confiscated as officials ban sales in Livingston County

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Posted: Jun 08, 2012

Livingston County has joined a growing number of communities banning the sale of synthetic cannabinoid products. Read more »

Michigan House approves bill cracking down on synthetic drugs, including cannabinoids

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Posted: Jun 07, 2012

The Michigan House of Representatives has passed a version of Senate Bill 1082 that will allow law enforcement to take action to remove synthetic drugs - including cannabinoids like K2 and Spice , as well ... Read more »