ANDERSON, MO--- Former users say there are two major kinds. Incense, which is being used as a synthetic marijuana and bath salts, which are being used as a synthetic form of meth. Legislators have outlawed the items numerous times but producers continue to change the chemical compounds, keeping them legal. Medical experts say the alternative drugs can cause coronary spasms that reduce blood flow to the heart, which can lead to death. Chris Bridgeman started using synthetic drugs when he was sixteen years old. Now that he is clean, he recalls how close to death he came. The alternative drugs go by a number of different names including Extreme, Angel, Pump It, and Syn.
Mostly sunny with a few clouds and isolated showers possible today. Highs will be in the mid 70s with north winds at 5-10 mph. Partly cloudy and breezier overnight with a low of 52. ...
The main anchor from KOMU in Columbia, who is used to being in front of the camera, has written a book about his experiences covering the May 22nd Joplin tornado. ...
The lessons first responders learned during the hours and days after the May 22nd tornado are now helping first responders prepare for any future disasters....