What’s Really in Gas Station Weed?

Quick Summary

• Synthetic Marijuana misrepresentation: Teh term “synthetic marijuana” is misleading.It usually refers to either lab-synthesized cannabinoids or cannabis products containing delta-8-THC derived from hemp.
• Potency and Risks:

– Synthetic cannabinoids are significantly more potent (10-200 times stronger) than natural THC.
– Delta-8 has psychoactive effects similar to delta-9 but is less potent. though, it carries separate risks due to lack of regulation and potential contaminants.
– Common contaminants in delta-8 products include pesticides, heavy metals, and solvents from lab processing.

• Legality Loophole:

– Delta-9 THC remains federally illegal in the U.S., but delta-8 is legal under a loophole in the Agriculture Betterment Act of 2018 that legalized hemp-derived compounds.

• Youth Consumption & Accessibility:

– delta-8 THC products such as gummies and vape cartridges are easily accessible due to this loophole. A study reported that 11% of high school seniors had used delta-8.

— There has been an increase in adverse health impacts linked with synthetic cannabinoids, including emergencies like seizures, rapid heart rate, hypertension behavioral changes—especially danger teens higher .. considerable dangers extended mainstream he approached