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Smoking Jimson Weed Harms Bakersfield Teens
Four Bakersfield youths aged 14 to 17 were rushed to hospital after smoking Jimson Weed. Kern County Health Officer Dr. B A Jinadu warns parents and children about the plant also known as stink weed and angel's trumpet. it can cause burning mouth, nausea, delirium, seizures, and possibly cardiac arrest. The plant grows across Kern County and can be ingested or smoked. teens are advised to seek help via the Jimson Center at 1 800 876 4766.
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