Delta-8 THC Products Raise Health Concerns Amid Increasing Popularity

As sales approach $3 billion, reports of adverse reactions and calls to poison control centers surge, highlighting the need for regulatory oversight.

Delta-8 THC, a hemp-derived compound, is linked to numerous health incidents, including hospitalizations and severe reactions.
Despite its legal status under the 2018 Farm Bill, there is significant confusion and lack of regulation surrounding delta-8 products.
Children and teenagers are particularly at risk, with poison control centers receiving thousands of related calls.
Experts call for a regulatory framework to manage the risks associated with these widely available but potent products.
States vary widely in their regulation of delta-8, with some banning it and others lacking any clear guidelines.