5 Laws Anyone Working With Delta 8 Should Know

by Martin B. · March 8, 2021

Delta 8 THC is the newest trend in the hemp industry, and it’s gaining popularity very quickly, following in the footsteps of CBD. However, while CBD has gotten the green light that it is not in any way intoxicating or harmful, Delta 8 THC has not yet gotten to that point.

This hemp product is still considered legal as long as it contains less than 0,3% of Delta 9 THC and is produced from the hemp plant. However, there may be some stumbling stones for it along the way, so keep reading to find out five things you should have covered if you’re working in the industry or just planning to partake.

Does Delta 8 THC Show up on Drug Tests?

The way drug tests work is that they search for THC metabolites that act as a show that the body processes THC. These metabolites are, however, the same, no matter what kind of THC was consumed. So yes, Delta 8 THC will most likely show up on a drug test if you’ve taken it recently. Keep that in mind before you go searching for the best Delta 8 THC out there.

Sadly, drug tests are not evolved to the point where they’re able to tell the difference, and that’s just the way it has to be for now. Maybe in the future, we’ll get some more finely tuned drug tests that will be able to search for signs of Delta 9 THC specifically, but until then, you’re going to have to avoid Delta 8 too if your job or something of the sort depends on a negative drug test.

Is It Safe to Drive After Consuming Delta 8 Products?

While Delta 8 THC provides a much milder high than Delta 9, it will still get you high. Albeit, there isn’t supposed to be any anxiety, stress, or paranoia that your regular THC can cause, but your brain is still affected by the substance. While you might not be looking over your shoulder always, you’ll still get the giggles and the munchies.

That’s why it’s not recommended to drive or operate any machinery or tools after consuming Delta 8 THC. It’s still meant for relaxation, and you shouldn’t mix that with using a car or a power tool.

Is Your Appetite Increased?

Just like with regular Delta 9 THC, you’ll get an increase in your appetite, commonly known as the munchies. Don’t be surprised if you get the sudden urge to empty your fridge and pantry at the same time after ingesting any Delta 8 THC.

This is a perfectly normal reaction, and you can keep it under control if you’re trying to avoid junk food. If you, however, don’t mind ordering a pizza with extra toppings, you’ll most likely catch yourself doing just that.

Does Delta 8 Cause Any Differences in Your Sleep?

There is no evidence that Delta 8 THC will help you sleep better, simply put. Sure, it might help you relax and slow down your thought process to a comfortable speed, but this is no guarantee that you’ll enter the REM phase of your sleep cycle sooner.

It’s probably more likely than with Delta 9 THC, as you won’t be anxious or paranoid, but there isn’t enough evidence to support such a claim. However, if you have already determined you fall asleep faster and easier after ingesting a Delta 8 gummies, good for you. There isn’t evidence against the claim either.

What Are the Most Common Methods of Consumption?

The most common Delta 8 products out there are, without a doubt, Delta 8 vape oils and Delta 8 gummies. Other edibles are available, but in no way close to the attention the gummies are getting. There are some advantages to vaping and using edibles, but it generally comes down to your preference.

Whatever your preferred method is, you should know only to get Delta 8 THC products from trusted vendors, as most of these are not FDA regulated. There isn’t much guarantee as to what’s contained in them, other than that of the manufacturer, so pay attention to that, and be safe.

In Conclusion

There you go, those were five things that anybody that has anything to do with Delta8 THC should know and take as fact. Feel free to continue your research, as there is plenty of material online.

Just make sure to check the sources and don’t believe everything you read, as there are both positive and negative false statements about Delta 8 THC floating about, and the truth is located somewhere in between.

So, if you are working with Delta 8 products, now you have a better understanding of what they are and what they do, and the laws behind them.

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Martin B.

Ex-smoker, passionate vaper who loves to tell the world about the life-changing potential of vaping. Co-creator of Ecigclopedia with a background in Business & Finance. Prefers a dessert flavored vape and loves to innovate.