What is Delta 8 THC?

by Amber Killion

What is Delta-8 THC?

Delta-8 THC (or Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol) is a naturally occurring chemical compound called a cannabinoid that’s found in small traces in hemp and cannabis (marijuana) plants. A chemical structure is similar to that of its well-known cousin, Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-9-THC), the main psychoactive compound found in marijuana. That’s what gets you “high.” Both produce a euphoric, fuzzy feeling, but Delta-8 causes a milder high with common THC side effects like paranoia, anxiety, and drowsiness that are less potent. ~WebMD

Delta-8 consumers report feeling: 

  • Euphoria
  • Happiness
  • Uplifting feelings
  • Pain relief 
  • Insomnia

Side effects of Delta-8-THC similar to those of Delta-9-THC 

  • Dry mouth
  • Red eyes
  • Feeling hungry
  • Paranoia (low level)
  • Anxiety (low level)

 


Delta-8 vs. CBD

Delta-8 has more similarities to THC (delta-9) than CBD, both in its chemical structure and because it gets you high. Delta-8 THC binds to the body’s endocannabinoid system more like delta-9 THC. CBD doesn’t bind as readily to the endocannabinoid system, making it non-intoxicating, although CBD can offer medicinal benefits for the consumer.

If you are looking for effects similar to THC but with a reduced potency, delta-8 may be for you. If you seek relief from certain symptoms and don’t want to get intoxicated, you may want to try a CBD product. ~Leafly

What is the difference between CBD and Delta 8 THC


Is Delta-8 Legal?

The 2018 farm bill, a federal act passed by Congress, legalized hemp in the United States. That act defines hemp as: “All derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent.” This language makes delta-8 legal, because it does not contain more than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC. However, some states have chosen not to adopt this specific language of the farm bill in their own state laws, making delta-8 illegal in certain states. Producers and retailers of delta-8 sell only to states that have laws mirroring the farm bill’s language. ~Leafly

What is Delta 8 THC Is Delta 8 Legal



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