What are synthetic cannabinoids?

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Synthetic cannabinoids are artificial cannabinoids that are chemically produced and may be dangerous. They are legally defined as "any material, compound, mixture or preparation which contains a substance and acts as a naturally occurring cannabinoid that is produced artificially and not derived from an organic source naturally containing cannabinoids.”  

Examples of synthetic cannabinoids include, but are not limited to, HHC, HXC, THC-O, THC-P, THC-JD and others. 

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