"Rising Delta-8 THC Use Among 12th Graders Sparks Health Concerns"
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that over 11% of high school seniors in the U.S. report using delta-8 THC, a cannabis product with psychoactive effects that has gained popularity due to a legal loophole. The compound, closely related to the psychoactive chemical in marijuana, is little-researched, and its use was found to be higher in states without legal marijuana markets. Concerns arise due to the lack of research on its effects, potential risks on the developing adolescent brain, and the lack of product uniformity. Experts call for legislative action to address the availability of delta-8 products to adolescents.