Cannabinoids
Dabs / Shatter / Wax (THC Concentrates)
Street names: Dabs, Shatter, Wax, BHO, Live resin, Rosin, crumble
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Instant intense high — 60–90% THC vs 15–25% flower
- Dabbing delivers massive single hits
⚠Key risks
- TOLERANCE EXPLOSION — daily dabbing requires gram-level tolerance in months
- Psychosis risk at 90% THC — documented in heavy concentrate users
- BHO extraction explosions — home hash-oil labs burn down
- Residual solvents in poorly-purged BHO
- Cannabis hyperemesis — uncontrollable vomiting in heavy users
- Youth 'dabbing' trend — the strongest entry to cannabis
✚Overdose signs
- Cannabinoid hyperemesis (cyclical vomiting)
- Severe anxiety, paranoia
- Fainting
Category comparison — Cannabinoids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dabs / Shatter / Wax (THC Concentrates) | Follows cannabis law; concentrates felony in some prohibition states | TOLERANCE EXPLOSION — daily dabbing requires gram-level tolerance in months; Psychosis risk at 90% THC — documented in heavy concentrate users | $20–$60/g dispensary |
| 4F-ADB | Schedule I | Associated with 'Spice zombies' — catatonia, seizures; Unpredictable potency sprayed unevenly | ~$5–$20 per gram of 'herbal blend' |
| 5F-ADB / 5F-ADBICA | Schedule I | Multiple deaths linked to 5F-ADB (the compound behind early 'zombie spice' outbreaks); Seizures, kidney injury | ~$5–$20 per gram of blend |
| JWH-250 | Schedule I | First-generation spice compound; contaminated batches caused outbreaks; Anxiety, tachycardia | ~$5–$15 per gram of blend |
| NM-2201 (CBL-2201) | Analogue prosecutions | Little human data; Severe anxiety, seizures reported | ~$5–$20 per gram of blend |
| Cannabis (Weed) | Schedule I | Anxiety, panic attacks, paranoia — especially high-THC strains and concentrates; Impaired memory, coordination and driving ability for hours | ~$10–$20 per gram flower |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Dabs / Shatter / Wax (THC Concentrates) look like?
Amber glass-like shatter, waxy crumble, sticky live resin; vaporized on hot nails
What are the signs of a Dabs / Shatter / Wax (THC Concentrates) overdose?
Cannabinoid hyperemesis (cyclical vomiting); Severe anxiety, paranoia; Fainting Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
TOLERANCE EXPLOSION — daily dabbing requires gram-level tolerance in months Dependence can develop with regular use.