Delta-9 is the most abundant form of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a cannabinoid found in cannabis plants. THC triggers your brain to release large amounts of dopamine, a “feel good” chemical. When ...

Delta-8 is a chemical analog of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. Delta-9 THC is the primary psychoactive substance in common marijuana that gives users a feeling of intoxication. Delta-8 is found in low ...

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Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article misstated the chemical compounds present in hemp. The hemp market has a new it-product: delta-8 THC. Sometimes packaged like candy, the ...

Over the last couple of years, a novel cannabinoid has quietly grown in popularity. Delta-8 THC is similar to its more commonly known psychoactive cousin, delta-9 THC, but a legal loophole has led to ...