During the inquest evidence was heard that: Following toxicological analysis upon Mr Garretts blood, which was taken Post Mortem, there was found to be the presence of a compound known as STS-135, which indicated the use of synthetic cannabinoids prior to Mr Garrett's death; This is a compound that may be marketed as herbal incense: ii_ Cherry Bomb is a substance that is marketed as herbal incense and although it is sold with a warning that it is not for human consumption, it is a substance that is misused by people who smoke it. Cherry Bomb was the substance that Mr Garrett was seen to smoke immediately before his collapse, and So is believed to have contained the compound STS-135, the synthetic cannabinoid that was found within his post mortem blood, iii_ This use of synthetic cannabinoids, together with the consumption of alcohol led to Mr Garretts death, however it was felt that it was synthetic cannabinoid which had caused the sudden collapse, as the substance is known to cause irregular heartbeats, and can therefore trigger a fatal arrhythmia. iv_ Although the death was a combination of the alcohol and synthetic cannabinoid, it was confirmed that the synthetic cannabinoid in itself is dangerous and potentially harmful and the effects of the substance are unpredictable:
2. Ihave concerns that Synthetic Cannabinoids are readily available substances in the community, which are legally and commonly sold as herbal incense. are sold with a warning that are not for human consumption, but are misused and consumed by people Consequently they can be dangerous and potentially life threatening to those who use them in this way:
3. Itherefore request that the above concerns are considered and a review is undertaken regarding the status and control of these dangerous substances. the They they