What is 'Grit Weed'?
What is 'Grit Weed'?
'Grit weed' is the name given to cannabis buds that have been sand blasted with any number of small materials; usually grit or sand. However this could vary anywhere between finely grained glass to icing sugar.
Why would someone do this?
Since cannabis is sold by it's weight it benefits the major dealers hugely (usually by 20% to 50% increase in weight). Grit blasted weed can also look more appealing if sugar or glass is used, giving the bud the appearance of having a lot more THC on the surface than it really does.
Where is it found?
Grit weed originated in Amsterdam, Holland around 2004/2005 but is now evidently widespread across Europe. From Ireland to Finland.
What effect does gritweed have?
As you can imagine, inhaling tiny particles of glass into your your throat and lungs isn't very healthy. The effects are noticeable after the first spliff. Tightness in your chest, coughing, sore throat, trouble eating food, trouble breathing and mouth ulcers are the most common symptoms.
What is happening about this?
At the moment, nothing. Doctors will usually diagnose a chest infection or asthma as the cause due to cannabis being under prohibition. That is unless you tell them you suspect grit weed as the culprit.
