High School Seniors' Growing Use of Unregulated, Marijuana-Like Delta-8 Raises Health Concerns

Over 11% of high school seniors reported using delta-8 THC, which is chemically similar to the psychoactive component in marijuana
Delta-8 THC use was higher among seniors in the South, Midwest, states where recreational marijuana is illegal, and states with no delta-8 regulations
There are questions around delta-8's effects and products' accuracy in dosing/labeling due to limited research and oversight
Experts are concerned delta-8 could negatively impact developing adolescent brains similar to marijuana
Closing the federal delta-8 loophole will likely require legislative action to restrict adolescent access