what is hotboxing a car

Hotboxing refers to the act of smoking cannabis in a small, unventilated or minimally ventilated space, such as a car, closet, bathroom, or shed. The smoke from the cannabis gets trapped in the space and fills the air, and smokers inside the space inhale that secondhand smoke in addition to the smoke from their device. People hotbox to get more high, as inhaling secondhand smoke can get you high, though not as much as a direct hit, so hotboxing is like a double dose of weed smoke. Hotboxing a car is a common example of hotboxing, and it is often done with friends to maximize the narcotic effect of the drug. However, hotboxing a car can be dangerous, as the lack of ventilation intensifies the effects of marijuana, leading to adverse reactions and other uncomfortable side effects. Further health conditions may also occur as a result of long-term marijuana use or hotboxing. Additionally, if caught by the police, occupants of a hotboxed car may face charges related to drug possession or drug paraphernalia.