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  1. Lewiston targets fake pot, bath salts

    LEWISTON — Police are calling for local rules that ban so-called bath salts and other synthetic drugs, closing a gap in federal and state rules.

    The Lewiston Sun Journal 30 minutes ago

  2. Officials seek to snuff out fake pot

    City officials will pitch an emergency ordinance to list synthetic drugs as a public nuisance at tonight’s Muskogee Public Works and Finance committee meeting.

    Muskogee Phoenix May 21 04:34AM UTC

  3. DEA makes three more “Fake Pot” drugs temporarily illegal

    On May 16, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration made the synthetic cannabinoids UR-144, XLR11, and AKB48 Schedule I, illegal drugs under the Controlled Substances Act for the next two years. These cannabinoids are often seen in so-called “fake pot” products that are falsely marketed and sold as “herbal incense” or “potpourri” products on the Internet and by a variety of retail stores.

    The Cypress Creek Mirror May 16 19:32PM UTC

  4. 'Fake pot' ingredients now illegal

    The Drug Enforcement Agency took more steps to attempt to keep people from smoking a popular drug called K2, or spice.

    Wichita Falls Times Record News May 18 05:00AM UTC

  5. DEA Makes Three More “Fake Pot” Drugs Temporarily Illegal Today

    Today the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made the synthetic cannabinoids UR-144, XLR11, and AKB48 Schedule I, illegal drugs under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) for the next two years.

    WCTV Tallahassee May 17 01:30AM UTC

  6. Boy had seizure taking fake pot

    "I was out with some friends at the skate park. Someone brought some, Shotgun was the brand name. We went to a friend's place and we just simply had a smoke.

    Marlborough Express Apr 28 23:01PM UTC

  7. Teen opens up about the powerful, devastating addiction to 'fake pot'

    SAN ANTONIO -- The San Antonio Police Department recently issued a warning about the use of synthetic marijuana.  There's growing concern on how a new wave of substance abuse is impacting the city. KENS 5 met up with a 19-year-old, who we'll call David.  David said he started using synthetic marijuana four months ago. David said he's easily spent $1,000 a month on the product and pawned most of ...

    KENS 5 San Antonio May 14 03:42AM UTC

  8. Charges in fake pot case disappear

    Charges against a Toronto man who runs a company that sells a controversial chemical alternative to marijuana have been tossed out of court.

    Hamilton Spectator Apr 30 22:45PM UTC

  9. DEA issues bans on more synthetic drugs

    The Drug Enforcement Administration made more synthetic drugs temporarily illegal Friday morning. Chemicals in the fake pot products will be illegal for the next two years. The DEA will work with the Department of Health to determine if those chemicals should be permanently outlawed. Police in Kannapolis are concerned about a new drug they found last week called Bizarro. They are currently ...

    WSOC-TV Charlotte May 17 10:54AM UTC

  10. Sweetwater Convenience Store Sold Synthetic Marijuana: Police

    Owner of Quick Pik convenience store arrested after 600 bags found in store: Sweetwater Police. Photo Credit: Sweetwater Police

    NBC Miami May 14 17:21PM UTC