Synthetic drugs could become more of a problem in the Northwoods

LAC DU FLAMBEAU - A spike in synthetic drug use in the Lac du Flambeau area in recent years caused police to take action.

The Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department saw there was a problem with synthetic drugs starting back in 2010, but it was in 2012 when police say an epidemic started.

Police say they see mostly synthetic marijuana, but also synthetic LSD. People who overdose can pass out, have severe seizures, and essentially have their bodies shut down.

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