What is a Plug?
A plug refers to a person who deals or sells cannabis. It comes from the slang term meaning a source or connection for something. The term plug is short for “pipeline” – someone who provides the pipeline to cannabis.
In legal states, plugs may refer to the legal dispensaries and stores that sell licensed cannabis products. But traditionally, plug refers to the black market dealers and distributors who sell cannabis illegally.
Finding a reliable plug is an important part of acquiring cannabis when it’s illegal in your area. Plugs take on the personal risk of selling cannabis covertly. Having a trustworthy plug means having access to safe, high-quality cannabis from a consistent source.
Good plugs are discreet, professional, consistent with prices and availability, and provide quality products. However, bad plugs may sell unsafe cannabis, laced with unknown substances, or provide inconsistent service. Finding and vetting a good plug may take some work and networking within the cannabis community.
With cannabis legalization expanding, access to safe, lab-tested cannabis through legal dispensaries is becoming more common. But in areas where cannabis remains illegal, plugs remain an integral part of the underground cannabis market and community.