Alert from the Web Monitoring Team: Online mentions of THC-O-acetate
Context: This alert was prompted by algorithmic monitoring of 80+ drug-oriented Subreddits.
What was found? Subreddit discussion for the drug THC-O-acetate emerged on Reddit in Fall 2021 and peaked in early 2022, with hundreds of mentions each month this year.
To what does THC-O-acetate refer? THC-O-acetate is an acetate ester of THC with reportedly higher potency than THC.
How is it being discussed? While the legal status of the drug in the US is unclear, commenters overwhelmingly consider THC-O-acetate to be a legal cannabinoid available for purchase. Commenters report the drug as having three times the potency of THC.
Drug Terms: THC-O-acetate, THC-O, THCO, THCOA.