Enjoy the medicinal benefits of cannabis without worries about failing drug tests, getting too high or, worse, getting arrested. How is it possible? Delta 8 THC makes it possible. It’s the mild, legal sibling to Delta 9 THC, marijuana’s powerful ingredient. Where is Delta 8 available? It’s closer than you realize. First, what exactly is Delta 8 THC? Here’s your quick rundown.
Delta 8 THC: Cannabis Light
As you probably know, Delta 9 THC is a cannabinoid, a constituent of the cannabis plant. Like all cannabinoids, it binds to cannabinoid receptors in your brain and spine, giving you an intense head and body high. Delta 8 THC has similar effects, but its effects are significantly milder and more manageable for most people, even those who don’t consume cannabis or any psychoactive compounds.
Plus, Delta 8 THC is legal. How? Delta 8 THC comes from hemp oil. Hemp is Cannabis sativa cultivated to have less than 0.3 percent Delta 9 THC by law. The legality of hemp makes its constituents legal as well, which means you can enjoy open, legal, recreational use of Delta 8 THC.
Where is Delta 8 Available?
You can purchase Delta 8 THC at local specialty cannabis vendors. It’s available in a variety of fun, user-friendly forms. You can vape or smoke it in dry flower form. There are Delta 8 THC gummies, capsule and tinctures. Tinctures may be a fat-soluble oil intended for independent dosing. Tunctures also come in water-soluble versions you can add to water-based beverages.