The powerful drug, also known as Spice or synthetic marijuana, has grown in popularity in recent years despite public warnings. Eight people were taken from the Stockton Street area to Woodhull Medical Center suffering from “altered mental states,” lethargy and respiratory issues around 9:40 a.m., a spokesman for the Fire Department said. In the area around the subway station at Myrtle Avenue and Broadway, emergency workers transported 33 people who were suspected of overdosing on K2 to hospitals, the police said. Residents said the drug used to be available at convenience stores in the area, but is no longer visible on shelves. Mr. Reis said he placed the signs out of concern for the children who frequent the farm to garden and play basketball.

Source: New York Times July 13, 2016 02:45 UTC