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+<br>But what exactly is delta-8, and how is it different from "regular" cannabis? Here, we'll explore more about THC and break down delta-8 vs. What's the Difference Between Delta-8 and Delta-9? Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC) is a psychoactive compound produced by the Cannabis sativa plant when heated. The cannabis plant can produce hundreds of psychoactive chemicals - chemicals that can cross the blood-brain barrier and  Vitality Vibes CBD results produce psychological effects - the most famous of which is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC comes in different forms known as isomers. Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula - in the case of THC, C21H30O - but different arrangements of atoms. The different arrangements of atoms can cause isomers to behave differently. Delta-9-THC is the most-studied THC isomer, and pure delta-9-THC for different medical conditions can be prescribed by [doctors](https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=usagov&query=doctors) as dronabinol when encapsulated with sesame oil. Legal medical cannabis is used for chronic pain relief, appetite stimulation and nausea relief.<br>
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+<br>Delta-8 THC is a double-bond isomer of tetrahydrocannabinol. Compared to delta-9-THC, relatively little is known about delta-8, and it has not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Despite the lack of research surrounding the safety of delta-8, the drug is fairly popular. That's because of a legal loophole in the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, also known as the Agriculture Improvement Act. The farm bill legalized hemp, a nonpsychoactive form of the cannabis plant used to produce cannabidiol (CBD), cloth and paper.3 percent delta-9-THC, but there was no mention of how much delta-8-THC (or other cannabinoids) hemp could contain. Because of this, people have been able to extract psychoactive amounts of delta-8 THC from nonpsychoactive hemp-derived products. The safety of delta-8-THC is unknown used. According to the FDA, from the time delta-8 was added to the National Poison Control Center's database in January 2021 to February 2022, there were 2,362 cases of delta-8 exposure, 70 percent of which required medical attention.<br>
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+<br>Because delta-8 is unregulated, consumers typically don't know how much THC these products actually contain - or if they contain other, potentially harmful chemicals. Delta-8 can cause adverse events for children and pets. Despite the lack of regulation and empirical evidence surrounding delta-8, the drug is very popular, especially among teens. A 2023 survey found that 11.4 percent of U.S. 12th-grade students had used delta-8. Chemical structure: Delta-8 and delta-9 are isomers, which means they have different chemical structures. Delta-8 has a double bond between the eighth and ninth carbons