29. Safety and Legality of Delta-8 THC with Greg Gerdeman, PhD

Greg Gerdeman, PhD is a neuroscientist and educator with expertise in the physiological actions of cannabis and the endocannabinoid system. Recently, Greg has gotten involved in the conversation around Delta-8 THC. He comes at the topic from a neuroscientist's perspective questioning how much we know about how Delta-8 THC affects the body and the brain. He also raises important questions about how the compound is created and what that means for consumer safety and the legality of Delta-8 THC products.

We discuss:
What Delta-8 THC is and how it differs from other THC isomers
Why there is a sudden influx of Delta-8 THC products
How the 2018 Farm Bill opened the door for Delta-8 THC production
The process for creating Delta-8 THC from CBD isolate and the risks associated with it
Whether Delta-8 THC is produced in the plant, and at what levels
What research has been done to understand how Delta-8 THC affects users
and more

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