Bans on fake pot fail to deter K2 trade across states
Authorities in 13 states outlawed synthetic marijuana called K2 but stores quickly created knockoffs like K3 and Syn. Buyers, sellers, and labs adapt, with online shops claiming fast shipping and stores expanding despite bans. Experts doubt bans will stop manufacture or use.
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Smoking bans reduce hospitalizations for asthmatic children
A Scotland based study shows asthma related hospitalizations for children dropped 13 percent a year after 2006 smoke free laws covered workplaces and public venues. Prior admissions rose 5 percent yearly. U S studies in Arizona and Kentucky mirrored these gains.
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Drug use rises to near decade high as marijuana surge leads
The 2009 government report shows illegal drug use up 9 percent with marijuana up 8 percent and ecstasy and methamphetamine driving the increase. Cocaine abuse falls 32 percent from 2006 peak. The SAMHSA survey covers about 67 500 people. Gil Kerlikowske warns eroding harm perceptions amid medicinal marijuana rise.
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