A whitey or white-out (sometimes "green-out" or "greening") is a
drug slang term for when a
recreational drug user, as a direct or indirect result of drug use (usually
cannabis
''Cannabis'' () is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. The number of species within the genus is disputed. Three species may be recognized: '' Cannabis sativa'', '' C. indica'', and '' C. ruderalis''. Alternative ...
), begins to
feel faint and vomits. The term derives from the "
whiteout" weather condition where a snowstorm causes loss of vision, and refers to the way one's skin turns pale during and after a fainting or vomiting episode. While fainting is usually only a problem for those with
low blood pressure
Hypotension is low blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. Blood pressure is indicated by two numbers, the systolic blood pressure (the top number) and the di ...
, it can become possible for those without
hypotension
Hypotension is low blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. Blood pressure is indicated by two numbers, the systolic blood pressure (the top number) and the dia ...
to faint after using cannabis or other drugs which have the short-term effect of lowering the blood pressure.
''Whiteying'' is perceived by the
stoner subculture as the result of using too much cannabis within too short a period of time. This is known as '' greening out''. In fact the factors that usually facilitate fainting are tiredness, lack of fluids, and food, a hot and humid environment, as well as natural
hypotension
Hypotension is low blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. Blood pressure is indicated by two numbers, the systolic blood pressure (the top number) and the dia ...
. They are just as important as the amount of cannabis involved. Moreover, of note is that a frequent occurrence of these symptoms is likewise preceded by the consumption of cannabis or hashish mixed with tobacco and that the initial symptoms of
nicotine poisoning
Nicotine poisoning describes the symptoms of the toxic effects of nicotine following ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact. Nicotine poisoning can potentially be deadly, though serious or fatal overdoses are rare. Historically, most cases of nicot ...
are similar in scope.
[https://forum.grasscity.com/threads/is-a-whitey-tobacco-related.1265785/ , Is a whitey tobacco related?] It is possible to experience a whitey having used only what may be regarded as a moderate dosage. ''Whiteying'' sometimes involves
vomiting
Vomiting (also known as emesis and throwing up) is the involuntary, forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth and sometimes the nose.
Vomiting can be the result of ailments like food poisoning, gastroenteri ...
and shakiness. These episodes generally only last around 15–20 minutes.
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