Why Weed Is Mixed with Other SubstancesĪs previously stated, dealers often lace their drugs with other substances to make more of a profit or to alter the effects of the drugs. This also would suggest that the weed has been laced. Some users have reported noticing a white powder ‘sprinkled’ on their weed or powder residue left in the baggies their weed comes in. However, if you regularly buy the same strain of weed and you notice it looks or smells different, there is a chance that it has been laced with another substance. This is because there are various strains of weed, all of which have varying smells, tastes and colours. Unfortunately, it is incredibly difficult and near-impossible to tell if your weed is laced by using any at-home tests. It is impossible to tell how much cannabis being sold is laced with other substances because there are no reliable statistics available, however, it is common for drug dealers to lace their product if they have received a low-quality product or simply want to make more money. While lacing cannabis with psychoactive and illicit substances is not as common as lacing other, harder drugs, it is not unheard of and remains a very real risk to cannabis users. Cannabis is a natural plant that carries a small risk of overdose, whereas spice – a synthetic version of cannabis, can cause an overdose and even death. Recently in the United Kingdom, there has been an ongoing issue with cannabis gummy sweets laced with the spice being sold (1).

This is commonly done with cocaine using bulking agents like flour or baking soda to ensure a higher profit margin for the dealers.ĭrugs can also be laced with other substances to alter the effects it has on the body.

When a drug is laced, it means that it has been mixed with another drug or substance.

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