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Detailed explanation-1: -BEIJING (AP) - China on Tuesday said it will add all synthetic cannabinoids to its list of banned drugs, in what it described as a first in the world, to curb their manufacturing, trafficking and abuse.

Detailed explanation-2: -While many synthetic cannabinoids have now been prohibited under the UN drug conventions, the volume and rapid emergence of new variants means it has been impossible for drug control bodies to keep up. Many synthetic cannabinoids have also been prohibited under national drug control legislation.

Detailed explanation-3: -What are synthetic cannabinoids? Synthetic cannabinoids are human-made mind-altering chemicals that are either sprayed on dried, shredded plant material so they can be smoked or sold as liquids to be vaporized and inhaled in e-cigarettes and other devices. These products are also known as herbal or liquid incense.

Detailed explanation-4: -ICD-10 code T40. 725 for Adverse effect of synthetic cannabinoids is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .