@article{ref1,
title="Displays of dabbing marijuana extracts on YouTube",
journal="Drug and alcohol dependence",
year="2015",
author="Krauss, Melissa J. and Sowles, Shaina J. and Mylvaganam, Shalinee and Zewdie, Kidist and Bierut, Laura Jean and Cavazos-Rehg, Patricia A.",
volume="155",
number="",
pages="45-51",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Dabbing involves heating marijuana extracts to a high temperature and inhaling the vapor. Little is known about this new method of using marijuana. YouTube, the most popular platform for sharing online videos, may be a go-to resource for individuals interested in learning about dabbing. Our objective was to explore the content of dabbing-related videos on YouTube. <br><br>METHODS: We searched for dabbing-related videos on YouTube using the search terms &quot;dabbing&quot; and &quot;dabs&quot; on January 22, 2015. For each term, videos were sorted by relevance and view count. A sample of 116 dabbing videos were viewed and coded for content. <br><br>RESULTS: The 116 videos (published by 75 unique channels) had a total of 9,545,482 views. Most (76%) of the channels had a specific focus on marijuana and 23% were located in California. Eighty-nine percent of the videos showed at least one person dabbing, and 61% of these showed someone dabbing repeatedly. Most dabbers were male (67%) and many appeared to be >25 years old (42%). Approximately 34% of the videos contained a product review, 28% provided instructions on dabbing or other educational information, and 21% contained at least a brief cautionary message. Over half (54%) of the videos referenced medical marijuana, and only 20% of the videos had an age-restriction. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Dabbing-related videos are easily found and can be readily viewed on YouTube. As marijuana use becomes more accepted by the general population, the popularity of dabbing-related videos could increase, potentially normalizing this potent form of marijuana use.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0376-8716",
doi="10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.08.020",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.08.020"
}