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What’s the Deal With Synthetic Cannabinoids Like Spice and K2? Are They Safe?

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Elevated blood pressure. In 2011, Dr Young and her team published a study on the cardiotoxicity associated with K2. Cardiotoxicity is a condition where the heart muscles are damaged and can interrupt blood flow throughout the body. Like the 2011 study, the 2015 study concluded with “more research is needed”.

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Chacruna: Ayahuasca FOIA Requests Reveal Increased Ayahuasca Seizures, Lack of Due Process and Government Secrecy

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562 [2011]). Citing this study, the DEA argued that ayahuasca is dangerous to human health and can cause the following effects: hallucinations, agitation, tachycardia, confusion, heightened blood pressure, vomiting, seizures, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest. Department of the Navy , 562 U.S. Read full article at.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

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The AAFP advocates for robust regulation regarding labeling and child-proof packaging of all marijuana and cannabinoid products. 33 Adults and adolescents may experience increased blood pressure and respiratory rates, red eyes, dry mouth, increased appetite, and slurred speech. 2017;376(21):2011-2020. N Engl J Med.