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There seems to be a new drug epidemic in town. Described by users as “the crack of marijuana,” butane hash oil, a really potent form of the popular drug, has made its way to the East Coast. Local law enforcement officials see BHO as a rising threat because of its strength compared to other forms of marijuana. It can contain up to 90 percent THC, compared to only 25 percent in most other strains.
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The drug is also known as “dabbing,” “honey,” “amber,” “wax,” or “ear wax” is made by combining butane with marijuana to extract hash oil before removing it. Users typically ingest butane hash oil by heating up a piece of metal such as a nail and touching the hash to it. Then they inhale the smoke in a glass device, which, in some cases, resembles a crack pipe.
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Sgt Mike Conner of the criminal enforcement division of the Maryland State Police explains the dangers associated with the drug. “A puff of smoke is emitted, and then the user inhales the entire puff of super-concentrated smoke. It is dangerous. People claim you can’t overdose on marijuana. In fact, you can. It’s so strong, they are passing out.”
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The process of making BHO is dangerous as it involves using highly flammable butane. There have been several cases where inexperienced dealers have tried to make BHO themselves leading to huge explosions not unlike the ones from meth labs.
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