Toxicology experts expect new synthetic drugs to hit Australian streets

Australian streets are expected to be inundated with new strains of dangerous synthetic drugs.

Ross and John spoke with Professor Marilyn Huestis, a long-term member of the US National Institute of Drug Abuse.

She says drugs like these are a global issue.

‘They’re always having different effects.’

‘Some destroy the kidneys, some cause seizures and death, some cause heart attacks and cardiovascular problems.’

‘it’s a really serious problem’ – Professor Huestis told 3AW Breakfast.

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