Local group works to eradicate fake pot from stores
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Synthetic drugs, such as these, are being sold in area convenience stores, and can cause serious health problems.
NORTH PORT — The North Port Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention is gearing up for another drive to rid local stores of synthetic marijuana, which is often sold as incense.
NP-ASAP worked on the issue last summer, conducting a retail scan to see how many area stores sold the incense, said Diane Ramseyer of ASAP.