Transcript for Fake Pot Sending Kids to ER

As if there weren't enough illegal substances to attempt drug abusers doctors are now warning against the synthetic form of marijuana. Variously -- as K two spice -- and mr. smiley the drug was until last year. Legally available at gas stations convenience stores and the Internet. -- now illegal it is still producing toxic reactions in those who try to get high by smoking or swallowing it. Many are adolescents and young adults. Writing in the journal pediatrics experts say the drug does not show up -- drug screens for marijuana. So doctors need to be alert for symptoms including education. Racing heartbeat high blood pressure and convulsions. Bad reactions to the drug have prompted 4500. Calls to poison control centers since 2000 and -- With this medical minute I'm doctor Timothy Johnson.

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