Hopkins research: Delta-8 less potent but has similar misuse potential as cannabis when orally ingested

Hopkins research: Delta-8 less potent but has similar misuse potential as cannabis when orally ingested

New research from the Johns Hopkins University found the hemp-derived Delta-8 THC to be less potent than Delta-9 THC, the main psychoactive component in cannabis, when orally ingested, though the former can still produce similar psychoactive effects. Since Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, has a similar chemical structure to Delta-9 THC, it has grown in popularity as cannabis laws across the country have become less restrictive, allowing man…

Gov. Sanders Signs Measure to Protect Arkansans from Dangerous Drugs – Family Council

Last week, Gov. Sanders signed a good law to protect Arkansans from dangerous drugs like THC made from industrial hemp. THC is the main psychoactive drug in marijuana. In 2018, Congress passed the federal Agriculture Improvement Act legalizing industrial hemp — or cannabis — that is low in THC. The goal was to let farmers grow cannabis plants for use in textiles like rope or cloth, but manufacturers have found ways to extract and refine the litt…