Pneumomediastinum and Pneumothorax: A Rare Presentation of Synthetic Cannabinoids Toxicity
Journal Title: International Archives of Addiction Research and Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) are chemically produced analogs of natural cannabinoids and are blended with herbs to appear as a natural product. They are typically marketed as "Cloud 9", "k2", "spice", "chill X", and "crazy monkey" among many others depending on their herbal blend.
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