Tableting and Extraction: Narcotics and THC Extractions

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and definitions from the lecture on tableting, extraction processes, and the handling of narcotics and THC extractions.

Tableting

The process of combining narcotics into dosage units such as capsules or tablets.

Pill Mill

Operations that mass-produce narcotics usually through encapsulating or tableting.

Fentanyl

A potent synthetic opioid commonly encountered in clandestine drug manufacturing.

Dimethyltryptamine (DMT)

A hallucinogenic compound found in various botanicals.

Extraction

The process of separating a substance from its source, often involving solvents.

Butane

A volatile organic solvent often used in the extraction of marijuana resin.

Winterization

A process of placing extracted resin in the freezer to remove unwanted fatty acids.

Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

An acid used in the extraction process to help filter and purify compounds.

Closed-loop systems

Extracting systems that recycle solvents to minimize waste and enhance safety.

Organic Solvent

A type of solvent used in the extraction of compounds, including alcohols and hydrocarbons.

Sifters

Equipment used to separate particles in the milling process.

Hallucinogen

A substance that alters perception, thoughts, and feelings.

Stimulant

A substance that increases neural activity and bodily functions.

Cannabinoids

Chemical compounds found in cannabis that interact with the endocannabinoid system.

Terpenes

A group of aromatic compounds found in plants like marijuana, affecting aroma and flavor.

SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus)

A device worn to provide breathable air in environments with low oxygen.

Butane

A volatile organic solvent often used in the extraction of marijuana resin.

Winterization

A process of placing extracted resin in the freezer to remove unwanted fatty acids.

Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

An acid used in the extraction process to help filter and purify compounds.

Fentanyl Potency

Extremely potent synthetic opioid, posing a high risk of overdose even in small doses.

Fentanyl in Illicit Pills

Often used to mimic prescription opioids or mixed into other illicit drugs, increasing danger due to unknown concentration.

DMT Experience

Characterized by rapid-onset, short-duration, and intensely vivid hallucinogenic experiences.

Ayahuasca

A traditional Amazonian psychedelic brew containing DMT, often prepared from the Psychotria viridis plant.