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Realtalk on vaping cannabis vape refill thingies (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by cheese_greater@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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So I need some realtalk by Lemmie's resident stoners and possibly medical professionals on the benefits and risks/harms of vaping cannabis refill things on the respiratory system (using a rechargeable vape pen/battery thingy at the lowest heat setting).

Give it to me straight docs, whats up and how long do I have to live if I use it infrequently but potentially daily in small amounts?

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[–] its_prolly_fine@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I don't know what you are talking about. I don't know of any legitimate inhaled drugs that aren't for treating the lungs.

Are you maybe thinking of narcan? It can treat an overdose of fentanyl.

[–] Backsideslappy@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Methoxyflurane is still widely and legally admistered as a vaporised drug. All hail the green whistle.

[–] ryannathans@lemmy.fmhy.net 2 points 1 year ago

Don't forget amyl nitrate

[–] its_prolly_fine@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

It is making a comeback, but it was removed in the 90s by many countries. So I have never heard of it in my country. :)

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

No, I believe there's literally an aerosolized fentanyl I believe as a marketed drug. I may also be thinking of when Russia dealt with a hostage situation with aerosolized fentanyl or a more potent relative. But I was certain theres a marketed version for sick folks

[–] jdhdbdk@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Every anaesthsiologist will tell you that there a few inhaled drugs, such as sevoflurane, isoflurane and desflurane. We use them every day. They are vaporized and inhaled.

[–] its_prolly_fine@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Those are not treating anything, are not meant for habitual use, and aren't available for individuals.

[–] jdhdbdk@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Sevoflurane can be used as add-on treatment for Asthma in Life-threatening cases. But I know that‘s beside the point and I agree that there is no vaporized treatment for individuals.