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The Importance of Recognizing Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome from Synthetic Marijuana Use

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    Xibei Liu, Angela Villamagna & Ji Yoo

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Liu, X., Villamagna, A. & Yoo, J. The Importance of Recognizing Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome from Synthetic Marijuana Use. J. Med. Toxicol. 13, 199–200 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13181-017-0612-x

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