GOVERNMENT BANS FIVE CHEMICALS USED IN MARIJUANA STAND-INS

Using its emergency authority, the Drug Enforcement Administration on
Tuesday announced a temporary ban of five chemicals used to make
synthetic marijuana products, which have grown increasingly popular
over the past few years. The ban, which the drug agency said it would
pursue in 2010, will remain in effect for at least a year until it is
determined whether the chemicals should be permanently controlled.
Fake marijuana products produce a high similar to marijuana when
smoked. The products -- typically sold at smoke shops -- have caused
numerous health problems including seizures and hallucinations, the
drug agency has said.