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Hassan signs synthetic drug ban

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Gov. Maggie Hassan (D) plans to sign a bill banning synthetic drugs.

Last summer Gov. Hassan declared a state of emergency after dozens of New Hampshire residents entered emergency rooms after smoking synthetic marijuana, also called "spice."

"The impact of these dangerous drugs has been seen by local law enforcement, poison control centers and emergency rooms across the state and the results have been both fatal and devastating, especially to the state’s younger population," said Rep. Len DiSesa (D-Dover).

Bill opponents argue that the constantly changing list of chemicals in synthetic drugs makes it impossible for the state to fairly and effectively enforce a ban.

"Sadly, people sniff paint; glue; drink sterno; huff air freshener and many other common household items to get 'high.' Will all these be added to the list [of banned chemicals]?" pointed out Rep. Ed Comeau (R-Brookfield).

CLICK HERE to read what the LFDA community thinks about a synthetic drug ban.

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