Jennifer M. Whitehill

Mar 12, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Jennifer M. Whitehill |Kelly Dunn |Johns Hopkins |Renee Johnson

The Public Health Challenge of Δ8-THC and Derived Psychoactive Cannabis Products In this issue of JAMA, a study by Harlow and colleagues found that 11% of US high school seniors (ie, 12th grade) reported using Δ8-tetrahdyrocannabinol (Δ8-THC) in the past 12 months based on a 2023 survey.1 This study is a reminder that there is a diverse set of cannabis products on the market that vary in their legal and regulatory status and potential for harm.2-5 Δ8-THC is a psychoactive cannabinoid that can...