Synthetic cannabis more dangerous than skunk
Synthetic cannabis is now considered to be one of the most dangerous of all recreational drugs, according to an annual survey.
This year's Global Drug Survey found the risk of having to seek emergency medical treatment when using synthetic cannabis was 30 times greater than with high potency herbal cannabis.
Synthetic cannabis is among a number of "legal" highs made illegal in 2009.
One of the most popular ones is a substance called Spice.
A synthetic cannabinoid, is a man-made version of cannabis, and contains the same active chemical tetrahydrocannabinol.
The Global Drug Survey got responses from more than 100,000 people in 50 countries.
The survey's founder Adam Winstock says: "We've been tracking these drugs for the last four years.
"Synthetic cannabinoid products are more likely to land you in an accident and emergency department than any other drug that we looked at."
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