Pentagon sees a huge spike among service members
(NEWSER) - More and more American soldiers are using synthetic marijuana, specifically an herbal concoction called "Spice" that is both potent and easy to get, reports AP . The Pentagon put into place a rigorous testing program this year that flagged more than 1,000 troops. One stat shows the spike: Two years ago, the Navy investigated 29 Marines for using Spice. This year, it was more than 700. The Air Force, meanwhile, punished 500 members in 2011. More»