Gov. Maggie Hassan declared a state of emergency after 44 people in the Manchester area overdosed on a synthetic marijuana called “Smacked.”
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In response, Gov. Maggie Hassan declared a state of emergency.
"These products pose a serious threat to public health, especially to young people, and it is our responsibility to do whatever we can to combat the recent rash of overdoses," Hassan said in a statement.
Synthetic marijuana, sold in colorful packages with names like Cloud Nine, Maui Wowie and Mr. Nice Guy at a Kwik Stop in Hollywood, Florida.
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Police said they found the product being sold in three different stores in the area and subsequently revoked the retailers' business licenses. The product was sold as bubblegum flavored, which health officials said was especially inappropriate.
At least 20 people had to be taken to the hospital in an ambulance, after smoking the product.
"People are lethargic, have elevated heart rates, and seizures," police chief David Mara said.
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