A highly dangerous synthetic cannabis is either sprayed on to herbal smoking material or added to cigarettes in powder form.
Public Health England says the chemicals known as 'spice' can cause sickness and convulsions - and while there haven't been any cases recorded in Devon, the substance may well be available here.
The Exeter drug and alcohol charity RISE wants to pass the warning on to local residents.
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