Ryan and Toxo dive in to Delta 8 THC, a new (maybe?) legal drug sweeping the U.S.

Delta-8 THC: Key Resources and Studies

New York Times Coverage

• Comprehensive article on Delta-8 THC, its growing popularity, and concerns: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/27/health/marijuana-hemp-delta-8-thc.html

Studies of Delta-8 THC in Humans

1. Systematic Review:
2. Summarizes findings from a single key study on Delta-8 THC. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29385080/
3. Original Study (may not be accessible):
4. Investigates Delta-8 THC effects in humans.
5. https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/136375

Testing Strategies for Delta-8 THC

• HPLC-MS/MS Strategies:
• Analytical methods for testing Delta-8 THC.
• https://academic.oup.com/jat/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/jat/bkaa184/6018445?redirectedFrom=fulltext

Cannabinoid Receptor Binding

• Mechanism of Action:
• Study exploring how Delta-8 THC binds to cannabinoid receptors.
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27398024/

If you’re interested in learning more or exploring the impact of Delta-8 THC, these resources provide a great starting point. Thank you for listening!

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