WHAT WE RECOGNIZE DELTA 8 AND IS IT SAFE?

[Jhon Dolton]

Undoubtedly you have found out about THC. And you have probably found out about “Delta 9” in mention of the it. But how about Delta 8, its mild-mannered cousin? Listed here is all you could have to know about Delta 8 THC, why many people prefer it, and what the status of Delta 8 is in the state of Utah. 

 

Delta 8 Vs. Delta 9 THC 

 

Delta 8 can also be known as delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol. It is an all-natural cannabinoid that's within cannabis and hemp delta-8. Its chemistry is very similar to THC. Both Delta 9 and Delta 8 affect your body in addition to the mind in a comparable way simply because they both interact with the endocannabinoid system, albeit in slightly different ways. 

 

Studies demonstrate that Delta 8 THC can help reduce anxiety, protect the brain, prevent nausea, and assistance with insomnia. (1)  Anecdotal evidence also suggests that Delta 8 may have the ability to assistance with pain more effectively than Delta 9. (2) 

 

 

What is Delta 8 and is it Safe?

The key difference between the two is strength. Delta 8 might be called “THC Light” or the “Diet Weed” because it is known for producing a smooth, mild and light “high” that's reported to be more energizing than Delta 9 medical marijuana. Make no mistake, Delta 8 can enable you to get high. But many individuals prefer this calmer experience versus the consequences of stronger THC strains. 

 

People who are sensitive to THC in general and experience anxiety or paranoia when taking Delta 9 must also take caution when using Delta 8. Even though the unwanted effects may not be as intense, you could still experience them. 

 

Dosing Methods and “Staying Power” of Delta 8

 

The same as regular THC, how Delta 8 affects you'll depend in large part by yourself unique body, rate of metabolism, and age, amongst other factors.

 

You can find as numerous ways of administering Delta 8 as you will find for Delta 9. Each will have their own timeframe for how long it will take to kick in in addition to how long the consequences will last. 

 

Just like regular THC, vaping, tinctures, and gummies produce very quick results. Individuals will feel the consequences in less than 15 minutes and the consequences lasts around five hours. Delta 8 capsule and edibles take a bit longer to kick in since they've to feel the digestive system. These dosing methods will take around 2 hours to feel the consequences, but they are able to last around 8 hours. 

 

Yet another thing to remember when it comes to Delta 8 is that it can still show through to a drug test exactly like regular THC. In fact, Delta 8 can actually show on a hair follicle test for approximately 90 days.

 

What About Safety with Delta 8? 

 

You have probably heard some not-to-pretty stories about Delta 8 and safety. In fact, there has been enough press for this proper to raise an eyebrow and take notice. 

 

This can be a deal when it comes to safety and Delta 8. Delta is an analogue of Delta 9 and is really a substance that exists naturally with cannabis and hemp. But here's the rub. The majority of Delta 8 comes from hemp using extraction and conversion via synthetic means. In today's cannabis climate where Delta 8 is a warm commodity, unscrupulous manufactures use harsh (and cheap) solvents and other chemicals to do this, at the cost of public safety. 

 

A study conducted in April 2021 by the U.S. Cannabis Council found dozens of different Delta 8 products which had high degrees of not only solvents but heavy metals as well. The levels were excessive for human consumption, specially when it stumbled on Delta 8 vape carts. The products were obtained from unregistered, unlicensed stores operating across 8 states. (3) 

 

You can find dozens of known health problems associated with one of these chemicals, including liver damage and brain damage. (4) 

 

Dizziness, vomiting, and blacking out will also be short-term unwanted effects of overexposure to solvents in particular. These are the precise symptoms that many people experienced after having used these black-market products. Unfortunately, a big number of children also have gotten poisoned from gummies and candies which contain poorly manufactured Delta 8. (5)

 

Is Delta 8 Legal in Utah?

 

Delta 8 THC is mainly extracted from hemp, as we mentioned before, and this causes legal issues as well. 

 

The Farm Bill of 2018 states that hemp is legal to cultivate across the United States. Based on the Bill, “(a)ll derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of no more than 0.3 percent” are legal. (6)

 

Federally speaking, the DEA (US Drug Enforcement Administration) has given mixed signals regarding where they stand on the issue of Delta 8 legality. As the DEA released an Interim Final Rule (IFR) in 2020 that hinted at the fact that the agency might be classifying Delta 8 as a Schedule I Controlled Substance soon (as Delta 9 THC currently reaches the federal level), other indications appear to indicate the opposite. (7) 

 

On the state level, many interpret the Bill to mean that it's okay to create Delta 8 THC from hemp since manufacturers aren't extracting Delta 9. 

 

Utah is among roughly twelve states who view the wording of the Bill loosely and who do not agree totally that Delta 8 from hemp should really be legal. Many state legislators likewise have obvious concerns about safety when it comes to Delta 8. 

 

Delta 8 products may not be produced, sold, or utilized in the state of Utah. That said, the Beehive state does possess a well-structured Utah Medical Marijuana program that currently serves over 20,000 card-carrying members. 

 

Fortunately Delta 9 THC products in addition to CBD are available in tincture, capsule, transdermal, vape cart, and 1 ounce flower pouches to registered, verified medical marijuana card-carriers. These items are available at a licensed Utah dispensary to pick up in person or via delivery.