Dangerous Drugs: Why Synthetic-Cannabinoid Overdoses Are On the Rise

Overdoses from synthetic cannabinoids are on the rise, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Synthetic cannabinoids, sometimes called K2 or spice, were first found in the U.S. by authorities in 2008, according to the CDC. The largest increase in overdoses over the study period was in New York City, according to the report.