Explaining Why Delta-8 THC is in a Legal Grey Area | Locke Lord LLP

Delta-8 THC is the latest trend permeating through the cannabis industry. The National Cancer Institute’s definition of Delta-8 THC indicates that it is “an analogue of THC” that contains neuroprotective properties that can increase appetite and reduce nausea, anxiety and pain. It produces some psychotropic effects but has “a lower psychothropic potency” than Delta-9 THC. In other words, it is a cannabinoid that can produce the “high” traditionally associated with Delta-9 THC, but not as much of it. The interesting thing about Delta-8 THC is that it can be produced from hemp as defined under the 2018 Farm Bill, which…

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