Concerning Levels of Unregulated Delta-8 THC Use Reported Among Teens

11.4% of surveyed 12th graders reported using delta-8 THC in the past year, a concerningly high number
Delta-8 use was higher among teens in the South, Midwest, and states without legal adult-use cannabis
Most delta-8 using teens also used marijuana, suggesting an association between the two
Delta-8 comes in appealing forms like gummies and vapes with no age restrictions in most states
Researchers say delta-8 use may negatively impact developing adolescent brains, but more research is needed