Synthetic cannabinoids puzzle frustrates Iowa police
Cedar Rapids and surrounding counties struggle to prove possession as labs confirm banned chemicals in few cases. Shops advertise products like Zero Gravity and Brain Eater while officials warn of deadly, potent synthetic marijuana and call for stronger laws and community education.
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Meth Use Burns Carry Hefty Medical Costs Across States
A Kalamazoo burn center study finds average meth patient stays cost about 130000, 60 percent more than other burn patients, with daily costs around 6000. Experts link rising meth labs and shake and bake methods to severe facial and hand burns and long hospitalizations.
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