How to Tell If Your Weed Is Laced

A Guide to Staying Safe

While extremely rare in legal, regulated markets, the fear of consuming "laced" cannabis is a valid concern for many. Laced weed is cannabis that has been mixed with other, often more dangerous, substances without the user's knowledge. This guide will help you identify the potential signs of contamination.

The Importance of a Trusted Source

The single most effective way to avoid laced cannabis is to purchase from a legal, licensed, and reputable source. Regulated markets require rigorous third-party lab testing for contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals, and mold, as well as verifying cannabinoid content. Buying from the illicit market carries a much higher risk.

Signs of Potentially Laced Cannabis

Use your senses. If something seems off, trust your instincts.

Look (Visual Inspection):

• Unusual Crystals or Powder: Cannabis has its own crystals (trichomes), but they should not look like grains of salt, sugar, or a fine white powder. Any distinct, separate crystalline substance is a major red flag.
• Strange Colors: While some strains have purple or blue hues, be wary of any brightly colored spots that look unnatural or "painted" on.
• Glass Shards: An old, dangerous trick was to add tiny glass shards to make the weed look more crystalline and weigh more. If your bud sparkles unnaturally under a light, investigate closely.

Smell:

• Chemical or Perfume-like Odors: Cannabis has a distinct smell, but it should smell earthy, fruity, or gassy—not like harsh chemicals, laundry detergent, or cheap perfume.
• No Smell at All: If your bud has absolutely no aroma, it could be very old, or it might be low-quality hemp sprayed with a synthetic cannabinoid.

Touch & Feel:

• Hard or Brittle Texture: If the bud feels unnaturally hard, like a rock, it could be compressed with other substances.
• Greasy or Waxy Residue: A sticky feeling from trichomes is normal, but an overly greasy or waxy feel could indicate an additive.

The Burn Test:

If you're still unsure, you can sacrifice a tiny piece of a bud to a flame.

• Sparks or Crackles: Cannabis should burn smoothly. If it sparks, crackles, or makes popping sounds, it may have a chemical additive.
• Unusual Smoke or Smell: If the smoke smells like plastic, chemicals, or is an unnatural color, do not consume it.

The AstroJoints Guarantee

At AstroJoints, every product we sell is sourced from trusted growers and subject to rigorous testing to ensure it is 100% pure, potent, and free from any contaminants. When you shop with us, you can consume with confidence. Your safety is our highest priority.