What is Delta 8?

Delta 8 tetrahydrocannabinol, more commonly known as Delta 8, is one of the over one-hundred cannabinoids produced by the Cannabis plant. While it is considered a psychoactive substance, users report it being a gentler high compared to Delta 9.

What is a Cannabinoid?

A cannabinoid is a chemical substance found in the cannabis plant, and scientists have found that the Cannabis plant produces anywhere from 80 to 100 cannabinoids. Some of the most common cannabinoids are cannabidiol, CBD, and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or THC.

What are terpenes?

Terpenes are a group of compounds found in nature responsible for the aromas, flavors, and colors associated with them. These compounds are commonly found in plants and specific animals. While they are present in almost all plants, terpenes in cannabis are responsible for the specific smells or tastes of different strains. While terpenes are not intoxicating or will get you high, a few are considered psychoactive due to their effect on the brain. Some preliminary research suggests that specific terpenes could have positive health benefits for mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression.

What type of Delta 8 products are available?

Since Delta 8 burst onto the market, the mediums in which it can be ingested have only grown over time. Some of the most popular ways users frequent are:

• Vaping
• Capsules
• Gummies
• Tinctures
• Gum
• Chews or tablets

Is Delta 8 legal?

While it is not explicitly stated, Delta 8 is legal according to the 2018 Farm Bill. This bill declared hemp-derived substances that do not contain Delta 9 THC legal. This vocabulary used in the law excludes Delta 8 THC, thereby making it legal to sell, purchase, and consume in the United States as per federal law. Specific states have laws surrounding cannabinoids, so check your state's most recent stance.

Is Delta 8 detectable on drug tests?

Most standard drug tests look to detect specific metabolites in the body created when a person consumes THC. Due to THC's presence in Delta 8, finishing products containing it will result in a positive read from a drug test.

How strong is Delta 8?

Delta 8 stepped onto the market as a juggernaut in its own right. Since developing and popularizing other cannabinoids, such as Delta 9, THC-O, or Delta 10, Delta 8 has been lovingly dubbed 'diet weed' by frequent users. This is because it does not produce as strong of a high, but this does not stop it from dominating the market. As the benefits of cannabinoids continue to become more and more mainstream, many new users are looking for the casual high only Delta 8 can provide.

How long until I feel the effects of Delta 8?

Like many cannabinoids, how long it takes the user to feel effects depends on various factors. The most significant factor in determining this is how it is consumed. Most users whose consumption method is inhalation or vaping report feeling its effects minutes after their first dose. Those users whose preferred method of consumption is through edibles typically feel it's high anywhere from 1 to 2 hours later. This is because your body must digest the medium before it can absorb the Delta 8 compounds into its system.