dabbing, the crack ot pot?

mrbungle79

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http://royaloak.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/what-you-need-to-know-about-marijuana-dabbing-royaloak

As marijuana makes its way into the mainstream, many Americans are debating its benignity.
There is one offshoot of the new wave of cannabis known as ‘dabbing,’ however, that’s been arousing concern.
Dabbing is the method of inhaling butane hash oil (BHO), sometimes referred to as the “crack of pot,” for a stronger, faster tetrahydrocannabinol (a.k.a. THC) high. Butane hash oil also goes by “ear wax,” “honey oil,” “shatter,” “budda,” and “dabs” (among other names). The words ‘dabs’ and ‘dabbing,’ most commonly used to descirbe this type of BHO consumption, derive from the process, which involves placing marijuana into a tube and forcing a solvent through it.
When the solvent, typically butane, evaporates off, it leaves just the marijuana plant’s resins with THC levels reaching about 80 percent. Users heat up a piece of metal, often a titanium nail (super hot with the likes of a blowtorch), place a ‘dab’ of BHO on the end, and inhale the smoke created when the BHO evaporates.
All these actions arguably mirror the heating of a crack pipe, which perhaps helps explain why it has garnered the “crack of marijuana” reputation.
But is it dangerous? Marijuana proponents are split.
Dale Gieringer of NORML, a California non-profit dedicated to reforming marijuana laws, says there has been an increase in the number of hospitalizations for cannabis overdose of late and insists that this “never happened until the popularization of hash oil in recent years. The dangers are dire enough to merit a special warning.”
The practice is relatively new, and its dangers – and possible medicinal benefits – are still being contested. The most troublesome aspect appears to be the inclusion of butane, which is both dangerous to work with because of its flammability and unsafe to ingest.
Rolling Stone’s William Breathers writes “as long as it's made by pros, BHO is just megastrong weed – and probably reasonably safe.” For a drug that’s still illegal in most states, “as long as it’s made by pros” is a huge qualifier.
It all seems akin with the mega-powerful trends with legalized drugs: the high-alcohol ice beer that was all the rage in the 90s, the energy shots now that deliver a bigger jolt of caffeine than anyone ever deemed necessary a year ago, or Four Loko, the insane offspring of both trends. Each delivers a surge that can take someone who’s used to using a drug in moderation by surprise. And that’s when horrible accidents can happen.
So, is it crack? No. Is it something parents should legitimately be more concerned about than traditional marijuana use? Yes
 

Thundercat

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I would love to see any true evidence of a marijuana overdose ever!!!! Secondly dabbing is allows you to consume roughly the same amount of THC without ANY of the carcinogenic veg matter being burned and inhaled. I HATE when ignorant people make the comments like "the crack of pot", as it only shows how ignorant you are. Crack is a modified form of cocaine that makes it more addictive, and dangerous.....hash oil, bho, qwiso, whatever your dabbing are all simply concentrated and purified forms of exactly whats on the plant when it grows, its not dangerous or addictive on the plant, and its not any more so when you remove it from the plant. That being said I don't mess with butane for anything other then my torch. I make beautiful dabs with alcohol washes which are much safer. Ice water extracted bubble hash is great too!
 

Lionden

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Some have really bad trips is all i gave a buddy some high thc content RSO (i make both a high CBD and a high thc) and literally said he tripped like he was on lsd or something and had a panic attack so I think that might be what they are referring to as OD
 

TheMan13

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Dale Gieringer of NORML, a California non-profit dedicated to reforming marijuana laws, says there has been an increase in the number of hospitalizations for cannabis overdose of late and insists that this “never happened until the popularization of hash oil in recent years. The dangers are dire enough to merit a special warning.”
They are likely referring to injury incurred from passing out. California needs a "dab helmet law" on the books ASAP :bigjoint:
 

GregS

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Speaking for myself, it does not take überdoses to get me where I want to be. Any more than that has quickly diminishing returns. We've seen those people who will burn down one after another, but in my experience it almost becomes counter-productive at a point.
 

CashCrops

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In-jesting cannabis is so many hundreds of times stronger which is why rso is so effective at curing, controlling, helping beyond a doubt many different conditions so yea dabs? However you all know the war on weed is going to be fought in anyway the opposition can and one of the best ways is to demonize it. Worked in the 30's!
 

Pimpernickel

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I don't understand how dabs could cause an overdose but for those who say you can't overdose on marijuana try eating five extremely potent edibles. I was always under the assumption that it would be similar to smoking you could only get so high, I was wrong. Whether or not calling it an overdose is technically correct, it's a f'ing nightmare.
 

mrbungle79

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I don't understand how dabs could cause an overdose but for those who say you can't overdose on marijuana try eating five extremely potent edibles. I was always under the assumption that it would be similar to smoking you could only get so high, I was wrong. Whether or not calling it an overdose is technically correct, it's a f'ing nightmare.
been there not fun
 

Lionden

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I don't understand how dabs could cause an overdose but for those who say you can't overdose on marijuana try eating five extremely potent edibles. I was always under the assumption that it would be similar to smoking you could only get so high, I was wrong. Whether or not calling it an overdose is technically correct, it's a f'ing nightmare.
Same here my eyes rolledback into my head and was comatized for 2 days,waxes or medibles don't seem to like me
 

st0wandgrow

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I'll stick with smoking bud. I've had some less than pleasurable experiences with edibles and concentrates. I hate the feeling of being wrecked no matter the substance I'm ingesting.
 

Thundercat

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Edibles are soooo easy to over do it with! But by over do it I mean put yourself to sleep, cus thats all that has ever happened to me.
 
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