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Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
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Dabbing, the use of potent butane-extracted marijuana concentrates, is rising in popularity. This study explores butane hash oil use and its effects, highlighting gaps in research on high-tetrahydrocannabinol cannabis products.

Area of Science:

  • Substance Use Research
  • Cannabis Science
  • Drug Policy

Background:

  • Dabbing, using butane hash oil (BHO), is increasingly popular in American drug subcultures.
  • BHO products contain significantly higher tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) than traditional cannabis flower.
  • Empirical research on BHO and dabbing remains limited, particularly in prohibition states.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the nature of butane hash oil (BHO) use and the practice of dabbing.
  • To investigate the effects of dabbing high-potency cannabis concentrates.
  • To inform research needs and policy discussions surrounding marijuana legalization.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods evaluation was conducted within a federally funded treatment program.
  • Focus group interviews were used to gather data from a small sample of BHO users (n=6).
Keywords:
Butane hash oildabbinglegalizationmarijuana

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  • Qualitative data explored user experiences, product characteristics, and perceived effects.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified a small cohort of butane hash oil users within a drug offender treatment program.
    • Focus groups provided insights into the characteristics of BHO, the dabbing process, and user-reported effects.
    • Findings indicate a need for further research into this high-THC cannabis product.

    Conclusions:

    • Dabbing represents a significant, yet understudied, aspect of contemporary cannabis use.
    • Further research is crucial to understand the diversity of users, administration methods, and regional differences (legal vs. prohibition states).
    • Findings have implications for public health, addiction treatment, and ongoing marijuana legalization debates.