Delta 8 is the newest craze in the cannabis community! This compound is naturally occurring and found in cannabis plants. Delta 8 has been gaining popularity for its similarity to Delta 9 THC which is the main compound in cannabis that gets you high.

While the compound occurs naturally, most products using delta 8 are made synthetically in labs using other chemicals to isolate the delta 8.

How to consume Delta 8

There are plenty of ways to consume delta 8 THC practically all the ways you traditionally consume cannabis, delta 8 can be consumed.

These methods include:

• Edibles
• Extracts
• Vapes
• Topicals
• Infused Flower
• Infused Joints

Delta 8 vs Delta 9

Delta 8 and Delta 9 are quite similar but the big difference that makes this appeal more to some is that Delta 8 isn’t nearly as potent as Delta 9. Due to the lower potency, a lot of the side effects of THC such as paranoia, anxiety, munchies, drowsiness, etc are weaker, making delta 8 an ideal option for those who aren’t looking to be completely stoned.

 

Delta 8 vs Delta 10

You may have heard about Delta 10 which is not as common of a compound but is similar to Delta 9 and Delta 8 in the sense that it gets you high, but like Delta 8 it is also a synthetic compound often made in a lab.

Not much is known about Delta 10 due to how recent it is, but most who have tried it say it's even less potent than Delta 8 and leans more into feelings of euphoria and uplift.

 

Short-Term and Long Term Effects

Due to how new Delta 8 is, there isn’t much research on the impact of Delta 8 on overall health in both the short-term and the long-term. Although through social media, Reddit, and personal anecdotes some of the benefits include

• Increased Appetite
• Pain relief
• Decreased Depression
• Improved Mood

While these are similar to the traditional effects of cannabis, keep in mind these are just anecdotes and the effects might vary for you.

 

Conclusion

Delta 8 has become a popular alternative for those who are looking for a milder high compared to other cannabis products. Since Delta 8 is such a new compound in the cannabis scene it's best to do some research on the compound and look into the products you are purchasing that contain it before you make that decision. 

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