Latest synthetic highs can have lethal effects on those using them, consultant says.
Hospitals are braced for a rise in young people in need of emergency treatment who can be left convulsed by fits after taking a form of synthetic cannabis known as 'Spice'.
It is the latest shady menace which can leave the user fighting for life, causing hallucinations and potentially fatal symptoms, warned Cork University Hospital emergency consultant Dr Chris Luke.
"Artificial cannabis is a big problem coming down the tracks," he warned.
"I expect to see a steady stream of people who have taken it coming to emergency departments across the country."
The potent substance, which can be smoked, comes from dried plant leaves which are crushed and rolled.
Dr Luke issued the warning after six young people ended up being rushed to the Cork hospital last week after taking the potentially lethal drug with the street name 'N-bomb'. One of the six, Alex Ryan (18), tragically died over the weekend.
Source: Eilish O'Regan, Irish Independent, 25/01/16
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