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...basically. They had to ban synthetic marijuana because there was already a bad on the real stuff.

Hutchinson's KWCH reports that another legal marijuana alternative is already on headshop shelves. The new products are called "Maui Hybrid," and "Hawaiian Haze," and just like K2, they mimic the effects of weed. Supposedly the products come from the South African Canna plant and contain neither THC nor the synthetic cannabinoids that made K2 work.

Law-enforcement agencies in Polk County (Florida) plan to be the first in the state to crack down on the sale of so-called synthetic marijuana products sold under names such as K2 and Spice.

2012: The Year of Synthetic Drugs

Synthetic drugs have irrevocably changed the face of international drug dealing, while ushering in a new era of hysteria.

The Pentagon’s mad science arm may have come up with its most radical project yet. Darpa is looking to re-write the laws of evolution to the military’s advantage, creating “synthetic organisms” that can live forever — or can be killed with the flick of a molecular switch.

A synthetic chemical similar to the active ingredient in marijuana makes new cells grow in rat brains. What is more, in rats this cell growth appears to be linked with reducing anxiety and depression. The results suggest that marijuana, or its derivatives, could actually be good for the brain.

The Cannabis Information Network Weed Not Greed marijuana legalization tour will be promoting awareness of marijuana/hemp uses and advocating for the repeal of marijuana prohibition. This cross country tour will start at the Seattle Hempfest and end in Washington, DC. Along the way we will be making stops to rally indifferent cities and to promote awareness to the benefits of hemp and cannabis. Please help us make the dream of marijuana legalization a reality by supporting our cause.

Sheriffs in Florida raid convenience stores for selling Spice and other synthetic marijuana products, even though it isn't necessarily illegal.

"Weed Wars" business gets $2.5M tax bill

(CBS News)

Over the past 15 years, more than a dozen states have legalized marijuana for medical use, easing pain and helping the seriously ill.

But, reports CBS News correspondent John Blackstone, the federal government claims what began as a humanitarian effort is becoming a criminal enterprise.