Cannabinoids
THC Vapes & Carts
Street names: Weed vape, THC cart, Dab pen, Cannabis vape, 510 carts
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⚡What it does
- Fast onset (2–5 min) — cleaner high than smoking for many
- Discreet, low odor
- Precise dosing on legal devices
⚠Key risks
- EVALI — the 2019 lung-injury outbreak: black-market carts cut with vitamin E acetate destroyed lungs; thousands hospitalized, dozens died
- Counterfeit packaging ('Dank Vapes', fake California labels) is near-total in illegal markets
- High-THC concentrates (80–95%) — dependence and psychosis risk higher than flower
- Heavy-metal leaching from cheap cartridges into the oil
- No regulation in illegal markets: pesticides, solvents, synthetics
✚Overdose signs
- No fatal overdose from THC alone
- Severe anxiety, panic, paranoia
- Fainting, vomiting (especially with alcohol)
- Psychotic episode in predisposed users
Category comparison — Cannabinoids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| THC Vapes & Carts | Schedule I | EVALI — the 2019 lung-injury outbreak: black-market carts cut with vitamin E acetate destroyed lungs; thousands hospitalized, dozens died; Counterfeit packaging ('Dank Vapes', fake California labels) is near-total in illegal markets | ~$20–$60 per cart illegal market |
| 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 THC Vapes & Carts look like?
510-thread cartridges (clear oil, various colors), disposable pens, pod systems; black-market carts often darker/thicker
What are the signs of a THC Vapes & Carts overdose?
No fatal overdose from THC alone; Severe anxiety, panic, paranoia; Fainting, vomiting (especially with alcohol) Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
EVALI — the 2019 lung-injury outbreak: black-market carts cut with vitamin E acetate destroyed lungs; thousands hospitalized, dozens died Dependence can develop with regular use.