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savvyherb · 5 years ago

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Vapes spiked with illegal drugs show dark side of CBD craze

Jay Jenkins says he hesitated when a buddy suggested they vape CBD.

“It’ll relax you,” the friend assured.

The vapor that Jenkins inhaled didn’t relax him. After two puffs, he ended up in a coma.

That’s because the vapor he inhaled wasn’t CBD, a natural compound that marketers say can treat a range of ailments without getting users high. Instead, the vape was spiked with a powerful, man-made street drug.

Some operators are cashing in on the CBD craze by substituting cheap and illegal synthetic marijuana for real CBD in vapes and edibles such as gummy bears, an Associated Press investigation has found.

Spiked vapes have sent dozens of people like Jenkins to emergency rooms over the last two years. Yet people behind the products have operated with impunity, in part because the business has boomed so fast that regulators haven’t caught up while drug enforcement agents have higher priorities.

AP commissioned laboratory testing of the vape Jenkins used plus 29 other vape products sold as CBD around the country, with a focus on brands that authorities or users flagged as suspect. Ten of the 30 contained synthetic marijuana, which is commonly known as K2 or spice.

One brand, a pod compatible with Juul electronic cigarettes called Green Machine, contained a different kind of synthetic marijuana depending on the flavor and even location of purchase.

“It’s Russian roulette,” said James Neal-Kababick, director of Flora Research Laboratories, which tested the products.

The results of AP’s testing echo what authorities have found, a nationwide survey of law enforcement agencies shows.

At least 128 samples out of more than 350 tested by government labs in nine states, nearly all in the South, had synthetic marijuana in products marketed as CBD, according to information the states provided AP. Gummy bears and other edibles accounted for 36 hits, while nearly all others were vape products. Mississippi authorities also found fentanyl, the opioid involved in about 30,000 overdose deaths last year.

Because testing by both authorities and AP focused on suspect products, the results are not representative of the overall market.

Vaping in general has come under increased scrutiny recently because hundreds of users have developed mysterious lung illnesses, and several have died. The AP’s investigation focused on yet another set of cases, in which psychoactive chemicals are added to products presented as CBD.

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of many chemicals found in cannabis, a plant known more commonly as marijuana. Most CBD is made from hemp, a cannabis variety cultivated for fiber or other uses. Unlike its more famous cousin THC, cannabidiol doesn’t get users high. Sales of CBD have been driven in part by unproven claims that it can reduce pain, calm anxiety, increase focus and even prevent disease.

Jay Jenkins says he tried CBD because he was bored. He had just finished his freshman year at The Citadel, a South Carolina military college, when he decided to try CBD in May 2018. He said a friend bought a blueberry flavored vape called Yolo! — the acronym for “you only live once” — from a convenience store in Lexington, South Carolina.

After Jenkins became unresponsive his friend drove them to the hospital, where Jenkins suffered acute respiratory failure, his medical records show.

“I thought that I actually was already dead,” Jenkins said.

By the next day he had recovered, and as he left hospital staff gave the Yolo cartridge back Jenkins, who provided it to AP.

Lab testing found a type of synthetic marijuana that has been blamed for at least 11 deaths in Europe.

Yolo products containing the same drug were implicated in rash of illnesses in Utah several months before Jenkins was poisoned. Authorities never caught anyone.

The people behind spiked vapes leave few clues about who makes them or what’s inside.

Packaging doesn’t identify the companies and their brands have little online presence. Newcomers can simply design a label and outsource production to a wholesaler that deals in bulk.

The opaque system of manufacturing and distribution hampers criminal investigations and leaves victims of spiked products with little recourse.

And there’s a financial incentive to cut corners. One website advertises synthetic marijuana for as little as $25 per pound — the same amount of CBD costs hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

“People have started to see the market grow and there are some fly-by-night companies trying to make a quick buck,” said Marielle Weintraub, president of the U.S. Hemp Authority, an industry group that certifies CBD cosmetics and dietary supplements.

While synthetic marijuana is a concern, Weintraub said the industry has many reputable companies.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved one CBD-based medicine for treating seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, but says it cannot be added to food, drinks or dietary supplements. FDA is considering new regulations.

Because CBD is the active ingredient in an FDA-approved drug, FDA is responsible for regulating its sale in the U.S. But if CBD products are found to contain narcotics, the agency considers the investigation a job for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

But DEA has to prioritize drugs causing more severe problems, said spokeswoman Mary Brandenberger, such as fentanyl and methamphetamines.

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Contact AP’s investigative team at [email protected].

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Mohr reported from Carlsbad, California; Panama City, Florida; and Jackson, Mississippi. Contributing to this report were Allen Breed in Lexington and Ninety Six, South Carolina; Juliet Linderman in New York, Philadelphia and Towson, Maryland; Reese Dunklin in Dallas; Krysta Fauria in Carlsbad and Los Angeles; Carla K. Johnson in Seattle; Justin Pritchard in Washington and Los Angeles; Rhonda Shafner in New York; Ted Warren in Grants Pass, Oregon; and Mitch Weiss in Lexington, South Carolina.

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People experiencing problems with a product labeled as CBD can reach a local poison control center by calling 1-800-222-1222.

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johnklancefl · 6 years ago

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Holiday E-Liquid Flavors from our Merry Mixologist

It’s the holiday season already! That one really snuck up on us! Whether your busy decorating your home, shopping for gifts, or planning the menu for an intricate holiday feast, there’s no arguing that this is certainly the busiest time of the year. At White Cloud HQ, we shifted our focus to creating a different type of holiday menu full of holiday e-liquid flavors inspired by our favorite holiday treats.

White Cloud Electronic Cigarettes currently offers 24 flavors of e-liquid, ranging from traditional flavors like Menthol and Regular, to more robust tobacco flavors such as Bora Bora and Cavendish, to fun, fruity flavors including orAngelic and Mango Tango. While there is certainly a flavor for every taste, we decided to step things up to the next level, put on our mixologist hats, and see what types of combinations we could create with our e-liquid flavors.

Holiday E-Liquid Flavor “Mix-Ups”

Here are some of our favorites that you’ll be sure to love during the holiday season!

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Cin (20%) + Chocolate (80%)

This classic holiday beverage combines rich and silky hot chocolate with an added kick of cinnamon and cayenne pepper.We skipped out on the intense heat part(we miss you Diablo!), and combined Cin, White Cloud’s Cinnamon e-liquid, with our Chocolate e-liquid, to create a smooth chocolate taste on the inhale, followed by a robust cinnamon flavor on the exhale. The flavor combination is sure to warm you up on those cold winter nights!

Flavor Mixing Tip: When using a stronger flavor, such as Cin, Zero K, or Mint to Be, be sure to add it FIRST, as too much of these flavors can be overpowering.

Sangria

Cin (10%) + Muscat Blanc (70%) + The Orchard (20%)

Sangria is a light and refreshing cocktail that is a staple at holiday parties across the country. This drink can be made countless ways, utilizing a variety of fruits, wines, and sometimes, even brandy to kick it up a notch! Our Sangria holiday e-liquid flavor combination utilizes Muscat Blanc, our white wine e-liquid, Cin, our cinnamon e-liquid, and The Orchard, an apple & cranberry e-liquid. The warmth of Cin, paired with the fruity flavors of Muscat Blanc and The Orchard, creates a vape flavor that will leave you wondering where you left your glass! Flavor Mixing Tip: Drip flavors into your mini tank SLOWLY to avoid air bubbles forming. Try to drip the flavors into the tank so they do not touch the wicks.

Apple Jacked

Cinna-MMM (30%) + The Orchard (70%)

One puff from this flavor combination will bring you right back to your childhood. Remember pouring a big bowl of a certain apple-flavored cereal and dousing it with milk? We combined The Orchard, White Cloud’s apple & cranberry e-liquid, with Cinna-MMM, a lesser-known White Cloud e-liquid flavor that reminds many of their favorite cinnamon breakfast cereals. Apple Jacked hits with a crisp and tart taste of apple and cranberry on the inhale, and follows with a smooth cinnamon and milk aftertaste as you exhale. Flavor Mixing Tip: Avoid AT ALL COSTS dripping e-liquid into the chimney, the small metal post in the center of the mini tank.

Milk Chocolate Orange “Ball”

Chocolate (40%) + orAngelic (60%)

If you celebrate Christmas, odds are you’ve received one of these Milk Chocolate/Orange candies in a stocking or at a holiday party. While they don’t scream “CHRISTMAS” like a candy cane would, they only seem to make an appearance during the holiday season. We’ve combined White Cloud’s Chocolate e-liquid with orAngelic, our oranges n’ cream e-liquid to create a sweet, yet tart, vape flavor that will hit the spot after you’ve crawled away from the dessert table and nestled up to your spot on the couch. Flavor Mixing Tip: To get the best flavor out of your e-liquid mix, allow the liquids to steep for 20-30 minutes before vaping.

Mint Chocolate Chip

Mint To Be (25%) + Chocolate (75%)

Mint and chocolate are two quintessential flavors for the holiday season. Whether you have mint chocolate chip cookies, ice cream pie, hot chocolate, candy, you name it…the combination of mint and chocolate go together like Santa and his red suit. Our Mint Chocolate Chip flavor mix-up uses a small portion of White Cloud’s mint e-liquid, Mint to Be, and is topped with a healthy portion of Chocolate e-liquid. One puff of this flavor will leave you feeling like there are mint-chocolate fairies, dancing in your head!

As you head into the holiday season, give a few of these tasty holiday e-liquid flavor “mix ups” a try to take your vaping to festive new heights! Have a flavor combination you’d like to see us try, or one that you’ve been mixing up at home on your own? Share it with us the White Cloud Facebook page for a chance to see your creation featured in a future blog!

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johnklancefl · 7 years ago

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Holiday E-Liquid Flavors from our Merry Mixologist

Around the holidays, White Cloud customers often find themselves constructing complex menus designed to feed their family, friends, and guests at social gatherings. Whether it’s coming up with appetizers that can feed 30 for a company get together, or an ornate Christmas Eve feast, mixing and matching foods and drinks becomes a task in and of itself. At White Cloud HQ, we won’t be here cooking for Christmas, so we shifted our focus to creating a different type of holiday menu full of holiday e-liquid flavors inspired by our favorite holiday treats.

Holiday E-Liquid Flavor “Mix-Ups”

Here are some of our favorites that you’ll be sure to love during the holiday season!

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Cin (20%) + Chocolate (80%)

Flavor Mixing Tip: When using a stronger flavor, such as Cin, Zero K, or Mint to Be, be sure to add it FIRST, as too much of these flavors can be overpowering.

Sangria

Cin (10%) + Muscat Blanc (70%) + The Orchard (20%)

Apple Jacked

Cinna-MMM (30%) + The Orchard (70%)

Milk Chocolate Orange “Ball”

Chocolate (40%) + orAngelic (60%)

Mint Chocolate Chip

Mint To Be (25%) + Chocolate (75%)

The post Holiday E-Liquid Flavors from our Merry Mixologist appeared first on Electronic Cigarette Blog | White Cloud.

from Cigarette Updates https://www.whitecloudelectroniccigarettes.com/blog/holiday-e-liquid-flavor-mixology/

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