Synthetic Cannabis Overdose and Withdrawal in a Young Adult: A Case Report, Commentary on Regulation, and Review of the Literature.

Conclusion/Discussion. This case, as many others nationwide, exemplifies the impact of synthetic cannabinoid use and abuse in adolescents. Side effects and adverse health consequences of synthetic cannabinoid use warrant stricter regulations and policies in order to decrease psychiatric hospital admissions and associated healthcare costs.
PMID: 27777807 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Case Reports in Psychiatry - October 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Case Rep Psychiatry Source Type: research