Buggernut Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 'Smoking alcohol' a dangerous, growing trend Depictions of vaporizing and inhaling alcohol gain popularity on YouTube CBC News Posted: May 31, 2013 6:04 AM ET Last Updated: May 31, 2013 1:08 PM ET Video Content 'Smoking alcohol' videos trouble paramedics Paramedics are warning about the dangers of "smoking" alcohol, a phenomenon that’s been gaining steam online. YouTube videos showing college-age men in the U.S. vaporizing alcohol (by pouring it over dry ice or using a bike pump to create a mist through air pressure, for example) and then inhaling it have been spreading. The practice is also being touted as a way to reduce the amount of calories you take in during a night out.Using a bicycle pump is one way to vaporize alcohol. (YouTube) JP Trottier with the Ottawa Paramedic Service called the approach dangerous, because the vapours bypass the liver and go straight to the lungs and brain. "It goes right into your blood system immediately, there's a far greater risk of getting alcohol poisoning versus the stomach," he said. "It will sit [in the stomach] for a little bit, your body has a chance to detect it and make you vomit." 'A new way to get drunk' Students at the University of Ottawa said the videos have convinced some students to consider trying it. "I'd want to try it because it's a new way to get drunk, it might have different effects on you," said Shane Patrick. "You could introduce it to some parties, and maybe new drinking games … you could have some sweet new drinking games with alcohol vapour." Other students are more wary. "I think they're just trying to find a way to get wasted, and I don't think it's a good way," said Karine Dufresne. "I think it's just absolutely crazy." There are no known reports of anyone in Ottawa getting alcohol poisoning from inhaling vaporized alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggernut Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 I just thought of a legal technicality. There's no law against underage minors inhaling alcohol vapour, is there? If that's the case, you can use your bike pump on a bottle of vodka and let your teenage buddies inhale without breaking the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Now if only the youth of today could put their collective ingenuity towards something actually constructive... Touted as a way to reduce caloric intake??? This was invented to get drunk fast, no other reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 The choking game was funnier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I just thought of a legal technicality. There's no law against underage minors inhaling alcohol vapour, is there? If that's the case, you can use your bike pump on a bottle of vodka and let your teenage buddies inhale without breaking the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggernut Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Now if only the youth of today could put their collective ingenuity towards something actually constructive... Touted as a way to reduce caloric intake??? This was invented to get drunk fast, no other reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 What is the point? This is beyond stupid. If you're crazy enough to try this, you'd probably try Marijuana easily. Just smoke that because at least it won't kill you. Alcohol is meant to be drank and it should stay that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Students at the University of Ottawa said the videos have convinced some students to consider trying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggernut Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Also just thought of something else. Even if you do get "drunk", will you still blow below .05? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggernut Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 I believe that would still count as 'consuming'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Also just thought of something else. Even if you do get "drunk", will you still blow below .05? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Also just thought of something else. Even if you do get "drunk", will you still blow below .05? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggernut Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 .05 is the legal limit there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Wetcoaster was banned. I guess others have already beat me to it. Would smoking alcohol bring you over 0.05 easier? I would hope so. I didn't think going over the provincial limit had that stiff of penalties. I just thought it was a fine / a demerit point. I thought they only gave out hardcore punishments if it was over the federal limit of 0.08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggernut Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Wetcoaster was banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I would argue against that, and I'm sure any defense lawyer would have a heyday with it. How's that different from uncapping a bottle of rubbing alcohol bought from the drug store and taking a whiff? Also, they can consume 0.5% beer legally, and they're probably consuming a greater quantity of alcohol that way too. Wetcoaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggernut Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 It's not illegal for minors to consume alchohol. It's illegal for them to possess it. It's illegal for them to consume it in certain premisses: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Over .05, it's a civil offense with some pretty stiff penalties (car impoundment, license suspension, etc.). Over .08, it's a criminal offense (day in court, jail, criminal record). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 So just as long as they never touch the bottle and just stick their nose over it to inhale, it's all okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 No idea why wetcoaster was banned. I think he was just getting out of line in his arrogance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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