title: Synthetic cannabinoid overdose in a 20-year-old male US soldier.
abstract: Popularity of synthetic cannabinoids among US military service members has risen over the last several years, leading to an increase in hospitalizations and legal actions stemming from its use and possession. Although synthetic cannabinoids, collectively referred to as "Spice," are similar in structure to the active metabolites found in cannabis, significant concerns exist regarding the severity of short- and long-term medical and psychiatric sequelae. This article presents a case, in which a patient experienced severe medical and psychiatric symptoms far exceeding the severity and duration typically resulting from cannabis use.
authors: Clinical Investigation Service,Womack Army MedicalCenter, Fort Bragg, NC 28301, USA. cris.berrycaban@us.army.mil
authors: Cristóbal S
authors: CS
authors: Berry-Cabán
authors: Juliana
authors: J
authors: Ee
authors: Victoria
authors: V
authors: Ingram
authors: Carlos E
authors: CE
authors: Berry
authors: Eugene H
authors: EH
authors: Kim
mesh_terms: D002186:Cannabinoids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D062787:Drug Overdose; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D002186:Cannabinoids