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Teens and Drugs – K2 and Spice are Banned, but What Fix is Next?

  “Drug du jour K2 is now illegal in Michigan. But that doesn’t mean parents can rest easy. What’s at the heart of teen drug use? And what can families and communities do?”   Nearly two years ago, Bill Miskokomon began noticing a dramatic shift in his 16-year-old son’s personality. “He was not the kid I knew at all,” the ... Read More »

Spice Drug puts mom in hospital for 10 days

HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) – A major designer drug crackdown across the nation led to 91 arrests and more than $36 million seized by the DEA. Here in West Michigan, Michigan State Police troopers raided hundreds of stores after Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill banning synthetic marijuana or any drugs like it in June. But just one week before he did, Sheri ... Read More »

Stores comply with law on K2, Spice

Looking for K2? Law enforcement officials said you probably won’t find the drug at area gas stations, smoke shops and party stores that once had packages of synthetic marijuana displayed on their shelves. As of Sunday, Michigan State Police had the authority to remove the drugs from businesses that hadn’t yet done so. The measure was a part of a ... Read More »

signed bills outlawing K2, Spice, other synthetic drugs

It’s official: Gov. Rick Snyder signed a package of bills this afternoon banning K2, Spice and similar synthetic drugs sold in Michigan. The bills crack down on chemicals used to make the products and give state health officials power to temporarily ban drugs deemed an imminent danger to people’s health. “We’re all elated,” said Lisa Kelly, the mother of a ... Read More »

Gov. Snyder Expected to Sign Into Law K2, Spice Ban Today

Critics of the synthetic drug known as K2 or Spice have been calling for a statewide ban on the substance, which can have powerful side effects. On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to sign into law a ban on the drug, state Rep. Kurt Heise (R-Plymouth) told the Plymouth City Commission on Monday. He told local leaders to continue doing what ... Read More »

Snyder praised for signing anti-K2, Spice, bath salts bills into law

Holland —Supporters are thrilled after Gov. Rick Snyder signed a package of bills barring over-the-counter sales of synthetic marijuana (called K2, Spice and other names) and other synthetic drugs. The new law, which goes into effect on July 1, means anyone making or selling these items face the same legal penalties as those making and selling meth or marijuana. Senator ... Read More »

Spice, K2 banned in Redford

Even with a statewide ban looming, the Redford Township Board of Trustees wanted to act quickly to ban synthetic marijuana. The board voted an emergency ordinance through Tuesday night banning the sale and possession of synthetic marijuana and similar substances in the township. “We did the right thing,” said supervisor Tracy Schultz Kobylarz. “This is an unusual act for us ... Read More »

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