"Concerns Rise Over Teen Use of Delta-8 THC, Study Reveals"

A study found that a significant number of US 12th-graders, particularly in states without legal weed options, reported using delta-8 THC, a cannabis compound marketed as a legal alternative to weed. The study raises concerns about the accessibility and potential public health impact of delta-8, especially among teens, as it is easily available in various forms and lacks age restrictions in most states. Researchers also noted that delta-8 use was higher in the South and Midwest, with white teens being the most likely users. Public health officials and scientists have expressed worries about the unregulated proliferation of delta-8 and its potential negative effects on adolescent brain development, calling for more education and regulation.