What Is Delta 8 THC And Does It Get You High? - Green Unicorn Farms

So what does delta 8 feel like?

If you smoke or take THC (delta 9) with some regularity, then delta 8 isn’t going to make you feel as high as you’re used to. Regular cannabis users report feeling a slight head buzz after vaping it or eating D8 edibles, but there is a general consensus that it doesn’t really hit the spot. They would, however, buy delta 8 if they couldn’t get hold of any delta 9 THC. Matched gram for gram, you’ll be lucky to feel half as high as usual.

However, for new and infrequent users, well, that’s a different story. With zero tolerance to THC and unfamiliar with the euphoria and buzz that comes with it, these users report feeling much higher after taking D8.

A study reports people feel “buzzed”, uplifted, and relaxed with some pain relief. They were more chatty and animated than usual, and sometimes experienced an increase in appetite. You are not likely to experience fits of giggles or being overcome with paranoia or anxiety, so there does seem to be a distinct difference between the delta 8 and delta 9 high, with delta 8 offering a milder and more manageable psychotropic effects.

Side-effects of D8 THC

Apart from having giving a mellow high, D8 products have some side-effects in common with marijuana. You may find that you experience a pretty significant dry-mouth and red eyes. Like with any new substance, we recommend that you start low and increase your dose to get a feeling for how your body reacts with the compound. You are also advised to start with gummies and tinctures because vape carts and flower hit hard and fast and have known issues with testing “hot” (over .3% D9 THC).

For info about side effects of CBD click here

Delta 8 THC Strains

Delta 8 THC strains are more often than not regular CBD strains that have been sprayed with Delta-8 THC. This means that there are no specific genetics that are high in D8 THC.

What you will find is that you can get D8 versions of CBD strains such as;

• Delta 8 Hawaiian Haze
• Delta 8 Sour Space Candy
• Delta 8 Cherry Abacus
• etc

Many times, the vendor will rename the CBD strain after spraying it in order to not cause confusion between the CBD and Delta 8 strains. For example, the D8 version of Lifter is often referred to as Skittlez and the D8 version of Bubba Kush as Wedding Cake.

If you are looking for high THC genetics that are federally legal under the farm bill, you should look for high THC-A strains. These strains are 100% natural and create a better buzz than your average CBD flower. Read more about THCA here.