Have You Tried Delta 8 THC Yet?

Will Delta-8 THC Get You High?

Yes. Delta-8-THC will get you high. Delta-8 THC produces a different “high” than cannabis’ main psychotropic cannabinoid delta-9 THC. Delta-8 thc gives you a clear headed high. You will experience a semi-sedative body high minus the heavy mental stimulation triggered by traditional THC. This depends on the dosage (start small and go slow) and your level of tolerance to the compound.

Delta-8 THC is 50 to 75 percent less potent than delta-9 THC. In some cases, delta-8 proved three to 10 times less potent than it’s cousin delta-9 THC [1].

With delta-8 THC, you will experience a mild, clear-headed high that allows you to keep moving and crush the day. You will feel like yourself, but better.

Delta-8 enthusiasts second the compound’s effects as a sleep aid and anti-anxiety effects. You’ll find it easier to sleep, completely eliminate anxious thoughts, and have a restful night. You will still get a mellow high, so avoid driving or anything that could put you or someone else in danger.

Delta-8 THC packs much less of a punch than delta-9 but gives similar awesome therapeutic benefits. The best part about delta-8 THC is that you will avoid all of the jittery, anxious, racy mind feeling produced by traditional THC. We all know that prolonged delta-9 use may trigger a rollercoaster of overwhelming emotions, paranoia, or a near panic attack.

Expect none of that with delta-8 THC. Yes, you will get slightly baked, but remain calm, clear-headed, and worry-free.

Delta-8 THC is the middle ground between delta-9 THC and CBD. If you don’t like how delta-9 makes you feel, but benefit from its therapeutic effects, delta-8 might be the perfect replacement. If you like CBD, but need something a little bit stronger, delta-8 THC is the way to go.

Why Does Delta-8 Get You High?

Delta-8 THC gives you a “high” because it binds to the CB1 receptor located in the central nervous system. The CB1 receptor mediates psychoactivity, pain regulation, motor control, and memory processing [1].

A main part of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), the CB1 receptor mediates the psychotropic effects of delta-9 THC and delta-8 THC. This receptor is one of the primary receptors (together with the CB2 receptor) of the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is a complex cell-signaling portal to the medical goodness of hemp’s compounds. The ECS comprises endocannabinoids, endocannabinoid receptors, and enzymes that together balance out key processes like [1]:

1. Sleep
2. Mood
3. Appetite
4. Memory
5. Reproduction and fertility

Both delta-9 THC and delta-8 THC bind to the CB1 receptor distributed throughout the central nervous system. Unlike delta-9 THC, delta-8 THC is less potent and doesn’t produce the same mind-altering effects. The reason for that is their slightly different chemical structure that makes both molecules produce different outcomes.

Delta-8 THC is a double bond analogue of delta-9 THC. This means that delta-8 THC has a similar chemical structure to delta-9, with a minor difference. The difference between the two is in the placement of the double bond (hence the term delta in their name). The double bond is located on the eighth carbon atom in delta-8 and on the ninth in delta-9, leading to completely different psychotropic and therapeutic effects.

How to Get the Best Delta-8 Experience

Our number one recommendation is to buy high-quality delta-8 THC products. It’s a no-brainer, but low-quality delta-8 THC cartridges, flower, or edibles will not yield the desired results but leave you unsatisfied with the experience. A quality delta-8 THC product, on the other hand, is something else. You will notice a huge difference in effect, especially if you’ve tried delta-9 THC before.

Is Delta-8 Right For You?

The only way to know if delta-8 THC is right for you is to try it. The best way to find out what effects a cannabinoid will have on your body is to give it a go. If this cannabinoid is right for you, we guarantee you, it’ll be the highlight of your long day or a stressful week.

Delta-8 THC embodies the perfect replacement of delta-9 THC. Consider delta 8 if delta-9 provides relief but makes you anxious or exacerbates your sleeplessness or depression.

If you are looking for a natural solution to pain, anxiety, nausea, you should try delta-8 THC. Here are some of this cannabinoid’s proven benefits:

1. Potent Antiemetic – studies show that delta-8 THC prevents nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. For many, it’s a phenomenal antiemetic to fight a hangover or to prevent motion sickness.
2. Powerful Appetite Stimulant – tetrahydrocannabinols (predominantly delta-9 THC) are powerful appetite stimulants. Delta-8 THC is the perfect appetite stimulant replacement for delta-9 THC, providing the same therapeutic effect without the anxiety-ridden high.
3. Anxiolytic (Anti-anxiety) Properties – delta-8 THC helps with anxiety and serves as an excellent replacement for delta-9 as a natural anti-anxiety agent.
4. Neuroprotective (Memory-boosting) Effects – delta-8 THC boosts your brain’s neurotransmitter that enhances learning, memory, attention, motivation, and sleep.
5. Analgesic (pain-relieving) properties – by directly binding to the CB1 receptor, delta-8 THC also exhibits potent pain-relieving effects.

Delta-8 Side-Effects

We need more studies looking at the side-effects of delta-8 THC. That said, consult a medical professional before taking any cannabinoid, including delta-8 THC.