Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are those substances that are produced from chemical reactions in a laboratory. The chemical structure of a synthetic drug can be identical to naturally occurring drugs, such as cocaine and opium, but they are often designed to enhance or heighten effects from naturally occurring drugs, or to prevent side effects that are unwanted.
There are many unknowns surrounding synthetic drug use, but there recent use has sparked both legal and media attention.
There are two popular synthetic drugs that communities across the nation have growing concerns about:
