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There is a new marijuana product on the market called Wax (it's also referred to as Butter and Honeycomb). Its name was derived from its resemblance to earwax because it has a yellowish color and a waxy texture. This gooey substance looks and feels like lip balm, so it's super easy for teens to conceal. What's super scary is that this new substance is equal to smoking 15 to 20 joints and can give a buzz that may last a full day! With the promise of getting higher quicker, drug users and even teens are giving the new drug a try.
Wax is made from the oils of marijuana plants and has a high level of Tetrahydrocannabinol, (THC), the ingredient in marijuana that gets a user high. Just to point out the strength of Wax --- pot contains roughly 20% THC, and Wax can contain up to 80% THC. What makes Wax so potent? It's the combination of pot with Butane Hash Oil (BHO) - the oil extracted from the marijuana plant. BHO is not new; it has been around for over a decade. Just recently it has become readily available, and unfortunately, it's here to stay.
Wax is easy to make. In fact, one could make it with common household ingredients. And if you need to know how to cook up a batch you only need to go as far as the internet. There you can find step-by-step videos, not only showing you how to make it, but also how to smoke it. But making Wax comes with a serious caution, the ingredients are highly flammable and dangerous! There have been reports of explosions, injuries, and even deaths associated with the making of Wax.
Wax is easy to make. In fact, one could make it with common household ingredients. And if you need to know how to cook up a batch you only need to go as far as the internet. There you can find step-by-step videos, not only showing you how to make it, but also how to smoke it. But making Wax comes with a serious caution, the ingredients are highly flammable and dangerous! There have been reports of explosions, injuries, and even deaths associated with the making of Wax.
As with many drugs, there are those who advocate for the use of BHO in pain management and recreational use. If you're in Colorado you can find Wax in the marijuana shops. And with the promise of a quick and intense buzz, many people are turning to the ever growing popular drug. Many proponents argue that there are no real dangers associated with Wax, despite the reports of psychosis and hallucinations caused by the use of the drug. People have reported seeing things that don't exist, hearing sounds that don't exist, and experiencing physical sensations that don't exist.
Wax may be growing in popularity with teens. It's easy to hide, easy to make (albeit highly dangerous) and promises a quick buzz. For these reasons, parents need to be en garde and keep an eye out for items used in the making of Wax. These items include things such as butane containers, glass/metal tubes, glass baking dishes, isopropyl alcohol, and coffee filters. If you suspect that your teen is using Wax or other drugs please get help immediately.
Additional Information:
Parent Toolkit
http://www.drugfree.org/the-parent-toolkit/
Articles
http://www.npr.org/2014/01/10/261390781/marijuana-hash-oil-explodes-in-…
https://ncadd.org/in-the-news/1031-dea-cracks-down-on-potent-marijuana-…
http://fox59.com/2014/08/22/dea-warns-about-potent-marijuana-based-wax-…
http://www.drugfree.org/join-together/dea-cracks-down-on-potent-marijua…
