Synthetic Drug

In this Sept. 27, 2017 photo, kratom capsules are displayed in Albany, N.Y. U.S. health authorities say kratom, a herbal supplement promoted as an alternative pain remedy, contains the same chemicals found in opioids, the addictive family of drugs at the center of a national drug abuse crisis.

NC House could regulate kratom, ban synthetic products

The state House is moving forward with new regulations for kratom. Lawmakers say the tropical plant with drug-like effects shouldn't be available to people under age 21.

High school student Dabney Ferris, at podium, ed N.C. House lawmakers at a news conference promoting a bill regulating THC products. Ferris says she became addicted to THC because stores sold her the products when she was just 15.

Politics

NC has no age restrictions for THC products. A House bill seeks to fix that.

Colin Campbell

State lawmakers want to prevent people under age 21 from buying vaping and other products containing THC.

Health

Synthetic Weed Overdose Hits Durham County And Beyond

Dana Terry

Late last month more than 50 people in Brooklyn were hospitalized after what law enforcement believes was exposure to synthetic marijuana. The issue hit…

Health

Synthetic Weed Overdose Hits Durham County And Beyond

Dana Terry

Late last month more than 50 people in Brooklyn were hospitalized after what law enforcement believes was exposure to synthetic marijuana. The issue hit…