YOUR OPINION: Clear Differences Between Tobacco And Drug Paraphernalia

Source from:  The Patriot Ledger May 06, 2008 05/07/2008

According to information from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, hardcore drug paraphernalia, outlawed in Massachusetts, has distinct characteristics that indicate that its sole, or at least dominant use, is with illicit drugs. For example, bongs are always made of non-porous materials, such as metal or glass, because marijuana gives off a sticky, smelly residue. To avoid the buildup of pot residue, the bongs must be made of materials which can be scrubbed. Tobacco gives off pleasant less sticky resins, and tobacco users prefer to let these resins build up in wooden pipe bowls and stems. There are several other characteristics of drug paraphernalia which make it unsuitable for use with tobacco, and any person dealing in tobacco knows it. Enditem