Vaping

What it is

Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling an aerosol or vapor made from a liquid or dry material that is heated in an electronic powered device, called an electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette.

How it's used

Marijuana concentrates are increasingly being used in vaping devices. Many users prefer the vaping device because it is smokeless, sometimes odorless, and is easy to hide or conceal. The user takes a small amount of marijuana concentrate, referred to as a “dab,” then heats the substance using the vaping device to produce vapors that ensure an instant “high” effect for the user (“dabbing”). Marijuana concentrates can also be used by infusing them in various food or drink products, creating marijuana edibles.

Effects

Paranoia, anxiety, panic attacks, and hallucinations. Additionally, the use of plant marijuana increases one’s heart rate and blood pressure. Plant marijuana users may also experience withdrawal and addiction problems.

Vaping & Marijuana Concentrates: What is Vaping? (dea.gov)

Street names

710 (the word “OIL” flipped, black glass, budder, butane hash oil, butane honey oil (BHO), dabs (dabbing), ear wax, errl, honey oil, shatter, spelled backwards), wax