DrugFreeAZKids.org understands the importance of communicating with your children. We want to share the necessary tools and information with you for starting these important conversations. Talking with your child about the dangers of drugs can reduce the chance of them using by up to 50 percent. This is why we are bringing you a series of regular blog posts, each focusing on a specific drug. It will cover the drug’s common names, effects and the important details parents should know.
Today’s post in our 411 Drug Series examines marijuana concentrates, which is in continuation from last week’s post on marijuana.
What is it and what does it look like?
Marijuana concentrates can be sticky, waxy or oily. They are a honey-colored or amber-colored substance, which is a highly concentrated form of THC. “Dabbing” refers to the small dabs of the substance that are vaporized and inhaled.
Other street names?
· Ear wax
· Amber
· Dabs
· Honey
· BHO
· Shatter
What every parent should know:
· Concentrates can be composed of as much as 80 or 90 percent THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, compared to the 3-15 percent potency in marijuana cigarettes.
· Hashish oil (hash oil, liquid hash, cannabis oil) is produced by extracting the THC from the plant material using toxic solvents, such as butane.
· There are new concerns regarding vape pens, which allow teens to smoke marijuana without being detected because the pens leave no odor.
· Marijuana is commonly added to baked goods and other edibles, which can be attractive to children.
DrugFreeAZKids.org’s mission is to provide parents with the information they need to educate their kids about dangerous substances. In addition to this blog series, we offer other valuable tools, such as webinars and evidence-based workshops to help parents raise healthy, drug-free children.
To learn more about how to prevent drug and alcohol use by teens, visit DrugFreeAZKids.org.
