State Health Officer Don Williamson says an herbal and chemical compound that mimics marijuana is a growing problem in Alabama.
He said the product is sold in stores under a variety of names, including "Spice," ''K2" and "Yucatan Fire." It's a blend of herbs coated with a chemical compound similar to the natural substance in marijuana that gives users their "high."
The Regional Poison Control Center at Children's Hospital of Alabama reports receiving 67 calls from people exposed to the substance since October 2010.
Williamson says the Department of Public Health will hold a public hearing about "Spice" at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 19 at the Capitol Auditorium in Montgomery. He said the hearing will focus on the extent of the problem and possible solutions.
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