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Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2/Spice): What New York Parents and Teens Need to Know
Synthetic cannabinoids sold as K2 or Spice are illegal in New York State and have been linked to severe, sometimes fatal health effects in teens, including psychosis, seizures, coma, and poisoning from opioids and other toxic drugs. What Is K2/Spice? K2/Spice products are dried plant material sprayed with lab‑made chemicals that stimulate the same brain…
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New York’s Kratom Regulation: Key Changes and Consumer Protections
On December 22, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed two major bills regulating the sale of kratom, a psychoactive substance that had previously been sold in New York without age restrictions or product warnings. The legislation follows the death of a New York resident and aims to improve consumer protections, particularly for youth and individuals at risk of dependency. Key…
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