Delta-8 THC Use by 1 in 10 High Schoolers Sparks Health Concerns

Nearly 12% of high school seniors surveyed reported using delta-8 THC (a less potent form of THC) in the past year
Delta-8 use was most prevalent among teens in the South and Midwest where marijuana laws are more restrictive
White teens were more likely to use both delta-8 and marijuana compared to other races/ethnicities
Delta-8 is unregulated in many states due to a loophole in the 2018 farm bill, making it easily accessible
Experts call the 11% usage rate a "potential public health concern," equating to at least 1-2 students in every average high school class