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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

UK children taken to hospital after using vapes laced with Spice

An increase in vapes contaminated with synthetic drug Spice has led to secondary school children being rushed to hospital.

The lab-made drug which mimics the effects of cannabis but with much stronger consequences, can cause breathing problems, heart attacks and seizures.

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