Topic: Marijuana Poisoning

2 chapters across the catalog

LibJoe
Episode 1022 1:48:14 - 1:49:53

1022: LibJoe

Synthetic Marijuana Deaths, Rat Poison Contamination

Health officials in Illinois report that synthetic marijuana (K2/Spice) laced with rat poison has caused severe bleeding and at least three deaths. Over 70 people have been hospitalized with symptoms such as coughing up blood and bleeding from the eyes. The hosts warn against the dangers of "fake weed" sold in convenience stores.

Code for Biodiversity!
Episode 246 2:03:18 - 2:08:39

246: Code for Biodiversity!

Marijuana Poisoning Scare, Pot Cookies in Huntington Beach

A local news story from Huntington Beach regarding children eating "pot cookies" is analyzed as a "marijuana poisoning" scare. The hosts mock the term "poisoning" for being stoned and puking, and they critique the media's attempt to link the incident to Halloween safety. They suggest the story was sensationalized to influence the upcoming vote on Proposition 19.