#31 Delta-8 THC Goes Rogue featuring Dr. Eric Leas, PhD MPH
Psychedelic Science for the People
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Show Notes
You’re probably already familiar with Delta-9 THC, which is the primary cannabinoid in the cannabis plant known for its psychoactive effects. But what’s going on with Delta-8 THC? In this episode, Dr. Eric Leas, from the University of California San Diego's School of Public Health, discusses the differences between Delta-9 and Delta-8 THC and a loophole in the Farm Bill that has led to a growing, unregulated market for Delta-8. We discuss the risks associated with this market and he shares some ideas on revisiting regulations at the federal and state level to protect consumers.
Links:
Interview with Eric Streenstra, the founder of Vote Hemp: https://diagonventures.com/cannabis/hemp-versus-cannabis/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/01/well/mind/delta-8-thc-marijuana.html
Learn more about Dr. Eric Leas:
https://profiles.ucsd.edu/eric.leas