Due to the recent raid of illicit vapes and tobacco I thought I should bring your attention to the dangers of THC vaping. 

What is vaping?

Vaping is the inhalation of vapor from a vaping device or e-cigarette. These devices are electronic, and they heat a liquid to a vapour to be inhaled.

What is THC?

Tetrahydrocannabinol,  THC is the principal psychoactive compound in cannabis.

Vaping THC 

Vaping THC will have similar effects to using cannabis. Vaping THC as opposed to smoking cannabis allows a larger amount of THC to be inhaled very quickly, potentially causing overdosing.  THC is the chemical that gives the ‘high’ effect and it is illegal in the UK.

Signs of Smoking THC short term use

Blood shot eyes 

Dazed/dreamy demeanour 

Short term memory loss 

Faint/feeling sick 

The giggles 

The munchies 

Dry mouth 

Paranoia 

Anxiety

Long Term Use Of Cannabis/THC

Schizophrenia = delusions and hallucinations. Delusions – believing things that are not true 

Hallucinations – seeing things that are not really there 

Mental Health - Anxiety and paranoia Hallucinations The long term effects of cannabis use can include the increased risk of psychotic illness such as schizophrenia as well as other mental health issues. 

Risk of schizophrenia is increased if you use cannabis from a young age, frequent use, stronger cannabis i.e. skunk, and family history of schizophrenia These can happen during use, and may settle when stopped but use can also aggravate existing mental health issues

Breathing difficulties 

The LAW

Cannabis is an illegal Class B drug. There are consequences for the illegal possession, supply and production of cannabis. Possession – having (possessing) cannabis in any form including edibles can get you;

Up to 5 years in prison, unlimited fine or both. 

Supply - supplying cannabis which includes giving it to your friends for free or sharing it with them can get you up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both. 

Dealing - selling cannabis for any sized financial gain can get you up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both. 

Trafficking - moving it around the country on transport or through private vehicle etc. can get you up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both. 

Production - producing cannabis whether growing for self consumption or to be sold can get you up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.

Please be aware of fake vapes and THC vapes, these are even more dangerous due to the unknown chemicals that go in to making the liquids etc. 

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