How does it compare to conventional marijuana with Delta-9-THC?From a legal standpoint, as defined by the 2018 Farm Bill and the DEA, the key distinction between marijuana (classified as a Schedule I restricted narcotic) and hemp (a plant that is lawful at the federal level) is in the Delta-9 THC concentration of the plant or product.

Any substance or plant that has a Delta-9 THC content above 0.3% on a dry weight basis is considered marijuana and is prohibited by federal law under the Controlled Substances Act. However, if a plant or product has a Delta-9 THC content of less than 0.3% on a dry weight basis and meets other criteria, it is considered legal hemp or a legal hemp-derived product.

From a chemical composition standpoint, the two cannabinoids, Delta-9 THC and Delta-8 THC, provide distinct alterations in tranquil and vary in their respective levels of strength.

What causes the increasing demand for Delta-8?Firstly, its chemical composition closely resembles that of Delta-9 THC, the prominent psychoactive component present in marijuana, which is responsible for inducing a euphoric state.

Both Delta-8 and Delta-9 are variants of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, when individuals mention THC, they often refer to Delta-9, which is present in marijuana in greater amounts. Both substances induce a state of euphoria and a sensation of fuzziness, while Delta-8 elicits a less intense intoxication.

Delta-8 is often known as “marijuana-lite” or “diet weed.” Additionally, the typical adverse effects of THC, such as psychosis, anxiety, and tiredness, are also less strong.

Is Delta-8 legally permissible?The legal status of Delta-8 and hemp-derived goods containing Delta-8 differs on a state-by-state basis. Delta-8 and goods containing Delta-8 are legal at the federal level as long as they are generated from CBD obtained from hemp and have less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC based on the weight of the dried product.

Users who are required to undergo THC screening should abstain from using our hemp products unless they have received explicit and unambiguous approval from their employer or any other legal authority that mandates the test.