Teen narrowly escapes death after smoking synthetic marijuana
Story highlights   But the next morning, she was still alive.
Emily was back.     Fake pot sends teen to ICU Fake pot sends
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06:26          Synthetic marijuana just as dangerous  Migraines
came first     Emily, a straight-A and B sophomore, developed
persistent migraines about two weeks before she wound up in the
ICU early on December 8, said Bryant. One bad migraine even sent
her to the ER, and doctors scheduled an MRI.  But anxiety and
claustrophobia prevented Emily from getting the test.     Common
side effects to smoking synthetic marijuana include bloodshot
eyes, disturbed perceptions and a change in mood, said Dr.
Melinda Campopiano, a medical officer with the Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Se