Marijuana culture is more complicated than ever. Even the most frequent partakers may confuse CBD for hemp, or regular weed for diet weed, or an indica strain for sativa. Weed goes by too many names these days…and we’re about to jumble things up even further with the latest addition of diet weed. Here’s everything you need to know about marijuana’s newest rebirth.
What are you talking about?
Diet weed differs from standard marijuana in the sense that it’s less potent, and, as a result, more widely available in states that have not legalized or decriminalized cannabis yet. Pot lovers have found a new way to legally buy and sell this less-potent version using a legal loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill.
In labs, diet weed goes by the more scientific name of Delta-8 THC. It can be purchased in gas stations, smoke shops, and recreational marijuana shops in all but 15 states. It smells and looks like the real thing but skips out on certain psychoactive effects that you get from standard marijuana. Basically, it’s weed on a diet.
What is the 2018 Farm Bill you mentioned earlier?
The 2018 Farm Bill is the primary reason why you can legally buy and sell diet weed in many states. Without it, Delta-8 would not be legal. The bill upholds a distinction between hemp (from which diet weed is derived) and marijuana. In simplest terms, the bill dictates that marijuana and hemp are indeed different and cannot be lumped together or under the same set of laws because one produces psychoactive activity and the other does not. As the bill states under section 12619, “any cannabinoids derived from hemp is considered legal.”
How does diet weed compare to the real thing?
According to its users, diet weed behaves more similarly to CBD than standard marijuana. Fans call it the “sweet spot” between CBD and marijuana. For inexperienced users or those who struggle with negative side effects during their high, Delta-8 might actually serve as the perfect solution. Many say it comes without the paranoia and anxiety that marijuana sometimes delivers.
At the end of the day, it all comes down to your health goals and personal experiences with marijuana. Maybe you react negatively to THC? Maybe you’re simply interested in trying all the hemp products on the market? It never hurts to experiment with a new product to see if it’s right for your needs.
Is Delta-8 here to stay for good? Or just a fad?
Shockingly enough, the initial release of CBD came with a bag of mixed reviews. Some loved it, others hated it—and look what happened years later. CBD is now a $900 million industry on the verge of reaching one billion any day now. CBD products are literally everywhere from dog treats to chocolate bars and bottled water.
The same could be said for diet weed in the months or years to come. It may take off the same way CBD did for its healing benefits in those who experience chronic stress, anxiety, or paranoia. Delta-8 has the potential to be an under-the-radar product for those who seek a middle ground between relaxation and couch-lock.
Let us know if you’ve tried diet weed!
Pacific Seed Bank does not sell Delta-8 or diet weed products but we’re curious if any of you have tried it before or are interested in trying it now. Let us know how you felt during your Delta-8 experience!
Tone says:
I am more interested in THCV than delta8. THXV has been reported to have some appetite suppression effects, among other effects. There are a few strains that I have seen which have about 8% THC and 8% THCV and I’d love to see one of those here at PSB.
Roberta Dolezal says:
I’ve tried the preroll it has helped me sleep. My favorite seed you have so far is the pineapple express which I need to order more of.