A systematic review of adverse events arising from the use of synthetic cannabinoids and their associated treatment
@article{Tait2016ASR, title={A systematic review of adverse events arising from the use of synthetic cannabinoids and their associated treatment}, author={Robert J. Tait and David G. E. Caldicott and David Mountain and Simon L Hill and Simon Lenton}, journal={Clinical Toxicology}, year={2016}, volume={54}, pages={1 - 13} }
Abstract Context: Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) such as “Spice”, “K2”, etc. are widely available via the internet despite increasing legal restrictions. Currently, the prevalence of use is typically low in the general community (<1%) although it is higher among students and some niche groups subject to drug testing. Early evidence suggests that adverse outcomes associated with the use of SCs may be more prevalent and severe than those arising from cannabis consumption. Objectives: To identify…
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