American Academy of Pediatrics: The practice known as “dabbing” appears to be gaining ground as a novel way to use marijuana. A perspectives article, “Assessing the Dangers of‘ Dabbing’: Mere Marijuana or Harmful New Trend?” in the July 2015 Pediatrics (published online June 15), describes this method of using marijuana and its risks so that physicians are prepared for discussions with parents and adolescents. Dabbing involves inhaling the vapors from heated butane hash oil products made from cannabis trimmings. The production of butane hash oil is uncomplicated and requires few resources, but is extremely dangerous due to the flammable, volatile nature of butane. It has been linked to fires, explosions and severe burns. Compared with smoking flower cannabis, dabbing carries a higher risk of accidental injuries from burns. The potential health outcomes of butane hash oil compared with flower cannabis are largely unknown due to a lack of research. The authors urge physicians to remind patients who have used marijuana of the potential dangers associated with a stronger product. - See more at: https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/Dabbing-A-New-More-Dangerous-Method-of-Using-Marijuana.aspx#sthash.u3ginpfG.dpuf
