Delta 8 THC products – including Delta 8 edibles and cartridges, have become popular in recent times. The availability of a marijuana alternative caught many people’s eyes, and untold numbers chose to give Delta 8 THC a try. A question arises over the newfound enthusiasm: “When will Delta 8 THC become more popular than Delta 9 THC?” That’s a highly hypothetical question, but one worth examining.
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What is Delta 8 THC?
For those wondering why Delta 8 THC appears as a frequent topic on many news sites, the answer is people purchase Delta 8 hemp as an alternative to Delta 9 THC. Delta 9 THC is the active ingredient in hemp that gets people high. Delta 9 THC is explicitly listed as a controlled substance on the federal level, but Delta 8 hemp becomes available due to its ambiguous federal legal status. State law is another matter, though.
The 2018 Farm Bill passed by Congress created the gray area that led to manufacturers selling Delta 8 Vapables and edibles. Under the law, hemp-extracted products are legal provided they contain less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC. Delta 8 THC is a different chemical compound. Research and reports suggest Delta 8 hemp provides a milder high and milder symptoms, but individual results may vary.
Be mindful that state and federal laws are different. Delta 8 THC is illegal in several states. Ironically, it is illegal in some states where both recreational and medicinal marijuana is legal.
Delta 8 THC’s Popularity
Could Delta 8 edibles outsell Delta 9 THC ones? Ultimately, answers like that are up to a consumer. Some buyers may prefer traditional Delta 9 products as opposed to ones with Delta 8 hemp. Others may opt for Delta 8 THC because it is reportedly milder. Some even refer to Delta 8 hemp as “THC lite,” a play on the “light” moniker given to some alcoholic or diet beverages.
Some may prefer Delta 8 THC, which draws consumer interest because it claims it has fewer side effects. The New York Post reported that some purchase it because it may make them feel less paranoid than using Delta 9 THC. Again, individual results may vary, but some could read the New York Post’s report and choose to purchase Delta 8 Vapables based on what they read.
According to the Green Market Report, as news spread about the availability of Delta 8 THC products, the demand for Delta 8 THC has expanded. So, the product is popular with consumers. Whether the popularity will outpace Delta 9 THC is unknown. Some prefer the more potent, traditional hemp and might not feel interested in a CBD-extracted “cousin” to the original. Others might read reports about the milder effects and gravitate towards Delta 8 edibles, Delta 8 Vapables, Delta 8 tinctures, and other products.
