Delta-8-THC is the cannabinoid closest related to delta-9-THC, accredited to the double bond in structure. Delta-8 has a double bond located at the 8th position, and delta-9 has a double bond found in the ninth. The key difference between delta 8 and delta 9 is the process that they each bind to cannabinoid receptors. Delta 9 is responsible for psychotropic effects. Delta 8 is similar to CBD.
The Impact of Delta 8 THC
Delta-9-THC is the main intoxicating component found in Cannabis, but that doesn’t mean it is the sole compound that causes intoxicating effects. Delta 8 is said to be present in most strains of flower. Those that consume Delta 8 say that it has distinct effects, different from Delta 9. If ingested at high levels, Delta 8 is said to induce unmistakable psychotropic effects.
In plain English, Delta-8 has been described to offer a milder cannabis high, still effective, with a limited feeling of intensity, at least when described in comparison to the effects of the more common Delta 9.