eli5 delta8 and delta9
Posted Nov 8, 2022, 1:04 AM UTC
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D8 comes from Hemp and is an intoxicating synthesized cannabinoid that is outlawed in Oregon.
D9 is Cannabis derived THC in its activated state when consumed through method of inhalation.
11-Hydroxy is THC converted in the liver when consumed through method of ingestion.
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Calling Delta 8 “synthetic” is a little confusing- Delta 8 it’s self is a cannabinoid that’s naturally occurring in the plant- it’s just not found in high amounts.
What you’re getting when you buy a delta 8 cart however IS a synthetic product, because it’s derived from CBD.
I’ve used it, and personally found it to be really pleasant and super relaxing, but also incredibly functional. Definitely a different “high” if you can even call it that, it was very mellow.
Edit- typo.
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Hit the refresh, I just left some info on a comment. I'm just wondering why they're legal in a non-legal states.
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Haven't tried D8 yet but many people report it getting them stoned with less anxiety. Some people poo-poo on it because it's "synthetic" but really it's no worse than any other isolated cannabinoid.
Moderation is key! People have hurt their livers from taking too much CBD orally, a completely natural cannibinoid.
Concentrates in any form are inherently riskier because the cannabis can bio-accumulate heavy metals and it can be concentrated in the oil just like THC. Knowing your source and having legit testing is key! Also concentrates have much higher active ingredients and higher addiction potential, so be mindful if you have issues with addiction.
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Thank you, this is exactly the information I was looking for. I appreciate the time you took to write it. Cheers!
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I'm heading to a couple of stars where delta8 and delta9 are legal but nothing else is. As I haven't heard these terms before I was wondering if it's legit weed or some artificial shit.
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D9 is the real stuff. D8 is a synthetic cannabinoid - literally one molecule away from being D9. I understand that D8 cannot be found on a drug test. It is pretty new and aside from it being less potent and one molecule form d9, we don't know very much about it or whether it is safe. It was designed to basically be a loophole weed. Most laws in illegal states directly specify Delta-9 tetrahydracannabinol as illegal, so D8 not being D9 makes it "legal"
Delta 9 is what we legalized and use regularly and know as safe.
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Thank you. It's crazy what one molecule can do. I appreciate your comment and will consider it when making my choices. Cheers!
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Knowledge is power, friend! Happy toking and safe travels!
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I'm not sure what's available, but I'm just curious how it skates by the legal issue.
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I'm not worried about any issues, I'm just curious as to the validity of what gets sold in Tennessee and North Carolina. I'm not interested in any synthetic-type Spice shit. How come it can be sold in a state that hasn't legalized yet?
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The 2018 farm bill legalized hemp with D9 thc levels less than 0.3% of total weight.
Interesting! It seems weird that it's legal to sell it. I get that they're using legal sources and ramping up the strength of the THC, but whoever found that loophole was pretty crafty.
In fact, they are converting cbd to d9-thc with a very simple chemical reaction. Lawmakers are just dumb.