Delta 8 Ruined My Life! | Learn About What Drug Sellers and Many Health Practitioners Are Hiding

Laws and opinions about cannabis have changed dramatically in the last few years. More people have begun to use cannabis to manage their mental health conditions or even alleviate physical pain. However, there is a danger in purchasing types of cannabis, such as the controversial delta-8 THC, which is being banned in many states.

‘Delta 8 ruined my life’ have being the mantra of many users of this drug, and in this article, we aim to expatiate how delta 8 can do this to a person, and of course, if you are already a victim of the side effects of Delta 8, we will also tell you how to recover and become healthy again.

All right, we move!

What is Delta-8 THC?

THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol and is a psychoactive compound present in cannabis. Delta-8 THC is a chemical variant of delta-9 THC, commonly known as just THC. Cannabis plants contain much higher levels of delta-9 THC, but delta-8 is still present.

The allure of delta-8 THC is its allegedly weaker potency. It is weaker than delta-9 but still interacts with the same cannabinoid receptors, producing the effects that people like from cannabis but supposedly without negative effects such as paranoia. However, this is often not the case as many people who consume the delta-8 variant still experience negative effects.

Although delta-8 occurs naturally in cannabis plants, it is only found in trace amounts. Therefore, delta-8 is synthesized, likely through cannabidiol (CBD), which is extracted through hemp.

The Risks and Dangers of Delta-8 THC

Delta-8 is promoted as being a milder version of regular THC, allowing users to feel relaxed and euphoric without feeling panicked or paranoid. However, the FDA has reported many risks to delta-8, including:

Psychoactive effects – similar to regular THC, delta-8 can cause people to get high. The FDA is concerned that delta-8 exposes consumers to higher levels of THC than found in naturally occurring cannabis, which can lead to highly intoxicating effects.

Harmful chemicals – additional chemicals are added to delta-8, as it does not consist of much natural THC. Some manufacturers may be using unsafe household chemicals to create delta-8, which can be incredibly harmful if consumed or inhaled.

Unintended consequences – although delta-8 is reported to be milder than THC, it has been found to cause adverse effects, including anxiety, dizziness, confusion, and hallucinations.

Although there is a wealth of information about the effects of THC, the same cannot be said for delta-8. Many people claim that it is natural and safe, but this is not true – the health effects are unknown. There is also the risk of harmful chemicals being added to delta-8 in unregulated labs or of products being more potent than advertised.

Delta-8 products may also raise the risk of developing or worsening a mental health condition. Marijuana has been linked to depression, social anxiety, and even suicide.

How Delta 8 Ruined My Life!

To answer this, I will drop verified reviews of Delta 8 from those who have undergone it so that you can see or read for yourself how legit the statement; “Delta 8 ruined my life” is.

And the following sub-headings after the review will further let you know how this drug can ruin your life because by reading their contents, you will know the side effects of this drug, what happens if you miss or overdose on it, and possible harmful interactions this medication has with other drugs, supplements, and substances you take in every. 

You will also know the warnings, contradictions, and precautions to note when you want to undergo Delta 8 and if it can ruin your life if you ignore these instructions.

Delta 8 Reviews

• From phillylawmama in Reddit:

I have been consuming delta 8 gummies since discovering them around July 2021. Since then, my mental health has completely spiraled out of control and I think delta 8 is to blame. Does anyone else have this experience?

• A true life experience of Delta 8 By Molly Longman: I Took a Delta-8 Gummy Before Going On a Run. Things Got Weird — Really Weird¹https://www.reddit.com/r/trees/comments/rv4axp/delta_8_ruined_my_life/;

It all started with a watermelon-flavored gummy.²https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/08/10519251/what-is-delta-8-thc-gummies On a warm Monday evening in early June, I popped the sweet glob into my mouth, hoping for a little bit more than just a sugar high. The candy in question allegedly contained Delta-8, a fairly new player in the cannabis world. Often marketed as a legal way to get high, Delta-8 is a cannabis compound that can be sold even in some states where weed isn’t otherwise available for recreational use. It promises to get users stoned, but in a less intense way than “normal,” THC would. In fact, it’s sometimes touted as “weed lite.” But my experience felt anything but “lite.”

Once I’d eaten the gummy, I went for a run and things quickly went south. I suddenly felt like my left leg was going to snap in half at the knee like a wishbone. And that wasn’t the only thing making me paranoid. A couple of hours after taking the gummy, a friend came over to borrow a book, and I was convinced it was the most awkward interaction of my life. Although I fell asleep easily enough that night, I woke up with a start at 2 a.m. and found myself scrolling through the hellish bowels of Twitter searching for... something. But what? Mid-scroll, I realized I did not know. If anything, Delta-8 felt weed-heavy.

At first, I chalked this up to my body chemistry and tolerance — I’m not a regular cannabis user, so I wasn’t surprised Delta-8 (which is still technically THC) hit me hard. Even so, this felt like something more. As I started to write about my experience taking Delta-8, I began to understand why.

As is the case with many products that are marketed with promises of wellness, from vitamin supplements to essential oils, the Delta-8 industry is largely unregulated. Several cannabis experts with whom I spoke for this article said that a good way to ensure you’re actually getting Delta-8 — and not a mystery mix of cannabis and other substances — is to only purchase products that have certificates of analysis (COAs) readily available to view. These certificates are supposed to show that a product has been analyzed in a third-party lab where it’s been confirmed that it not only contains as much Delta-8 as the label claims but also that it has a legal amount of “traditional” THC (for products being sold nationally, there should be less than 0.3%). Most importantly, COAs confirm there are no toxins such as pesticides, heavy metals, or residual solvents (compounds produced during manufacturing, such as ethanol, methanol, and ethyl acetate) in the product. 

I’d already long since digested that fateful watermelon gummy, but in the interest of doing my due diligence, I double-checked its COA on the website of the company it came from, Hempire Direct. The site linked to PDFs of COAs for most of its products, and at first glance, they looked fine. The one for my gummy broke down how much Delta-8 was in the product, and said the gummy had passed lab tests for pesticides and residual solvents. Great! The next step was to contact the testing lab listed on the COA. Simple! Except, when I did that, the lab claimed that Hempire Direct’s COA had been falsified. What?

That was the start of a journey that has, at times, felt trippier than ingesting that watermelon gummy — which, I was starting to fear, may not have been just Delta-8 at all.

Watch the video below to know more on the side effects of Delta 8

Cannabis (Delta 8) & Psychosis

Although cannabis is being increasingly studied and legalized, there are still risks. Cannabis-induced psychosis is a rare but serious side effect of consuming cannabis that can be incredibly scary for those who experience it.

Cannabis-Induced Psychosis Disorder (CIPD) includes symptoms such as:

• Hallucinations
• Delusions
• Confusion and memory loss
• Disorganized speech

Although hallucinations and delusions are often conflated, they are different conditions. Hallucinations are sensory perceptions that are not real, such as feeling someone touch you when there is nobody near you. On the other hand, delusions involve believing something that is not true, such as that you are a supernatural being.

CIPD is not a one-off occurrence. The symptoms do not fade after the high dose – symptoms can last for days or weeks. These symptoms can get in the way of everyday life, and the hallucinations and delusions can seem incredibly real.

Several risk factors can increase the risk of CIPD developing:

• Age – using cannabis at a younger age can increase the risk of psychosis. Those who begin using cannabis at a younger age are more likely to experience psychosis or be diagnosed as schizophrenic.
• Frequency – people who use cannabis frequently are more likely to develop symptoms of psychosis.
• Mental health – pre-existing mental health conditions, especially schizophrenia, increase the likelihood of CIPD occurring. In young people, marijuana use can trigger or worsen the symptoms of mental illness.

Although developing a mental health condition is multifaceted and not caused by a single factor, cannabis use can significantly raise the risk. Excessive consumption of marijuana can encourage the development of mental health conditions in otherwise healthy people, although experts state that other factors such as genetics and environmental factors are also at play.

Cutting out marijuana consumption can help with the symptoms of psychosis. However, it could also trigger a psychotic disorder, meaning the symptoms will still be present without marijuana. 

What Happens if You Overdose on Delta-8 THC?

The Poison Center says Delta-8-THC gummies should not be confused with CBD gummies or other CBD or hemp-containing products. Delta-8-THC is currently legal but can have harmful reactions if more than one “dose” is taken. It can also be dangerous if a single dose is taken by a child.³https://www.heatherhayes.com/the-dangers-of-delta-8-thc/

Reports of significant adverse reactions after adults ingested what they thought was a similar product have been sent to the West Virginia Poison Center.

“Delta-8-THC is not the same thing as CBD. Taking more than one dose may cause harm. Even one dose may cause harm if the product does not actually contain the labeled ingredients. These products are not regulated so there is no assurance that the label is correct. Fruit-flavored gummies containing drugs can easily be mistaken for candy by young children,” said Dr. Scharman, the Director of the West Virginia Poison Center and Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at West Virginia University in Charleston.

Is Delta-8 THC Legal?

Although delta-8 THC is technically legal, this area of the law is complex. The 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act, also known as the Farm Bill, drew a distinction between marijuana and hemp, which narrowed the definition of what marijuana is. Therefore, hemp, which can be used to create CBD, was legalized and the CBD market boomed.

As CBD can be used to create delta-8 THC, is it technically not illegal? Despite this, many states are beginning to ban it, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issuing many warnings about the dangers of delta-8. So far, twenty states have restricted or banned delta-8, and four more are considering its legality.

Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled delta-8 vapes as lawful under the Farm Bill but noted that Congress should fix its mistake regarding its legality.

This is a drug that’s being sold as fruit-flavored gummies and vaping solutions in shops that sell CBD and vaping supplies, as well as gas stations and convenience stores.

The Poison Center says Delta-8-THC gummies should not be confused with CBD gummies or other CBD or hemp-containing products. Delta-8-THC is currently legal but can have harmful reactions if more than one “dose” is taken. It can also be dangerous if a single dose is taken by a child.

Reports of significant adverse reactions after adults ingested what they thought was a similar product have been sent to the West Virginia Poison Center.

“Delta-8-THC is not the same thing as CBD. Taking more than one dose may cause harm. Even one dose may cause harm if the product does not actually contain the labeled ingredients. These products are not regulated so there is no assurance that the label is correct. Fruit-flavored gummies containing drugs can easily be mistaken for candy by young children,” said Dr. Scharman, the Director of the West Virginia Poison Center and Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at West Virginia University in Charleston.

Officials say in other states, kids have required admission to an intensive care unit after eating Delta-8-THC products.

Common Treatments to Treat the Side Effects of Delta 8 and Whether You Should Take Them or Not

Common treatments are;

• If there is any loss of consciousness or if Delta 8 was combined with other drugs, charcoal may be used as a therapy. This is a chemical that binds to excess medicine and allows it to be excreted from the body.
• A gastric lavage, often known as a stomach pump, may be required. A liquid is pushed down the esophagus and into the stomach through a tube inserted via the nose or mouth. The liquid, along with any stomach contents, is then suctioned or siphoned out of the body.
• Dialysis is often used to treat overdoses because it purifies the blood. Dialysis, on the other hand, will not eliminate doxycycline from circulation.

Other supportive therapies for a Delta 8 overdose include:

• Intravenous fluids assist the body to reestablish fluid balance and reduce the number of drugs in circulation.
• Monitoring vital signs

Doctors recommend medicine to assist with nausea. You are given intravenous fluids to reduce the danger of dehydration caused by diarrhea, as well as a probiotic. Your gastrointestinal system will return to normal with the aid of a probiotic.

All the above treatments are functional, so if you are suffering from the side effects of Chantix, consult your doctor to know which will be most beneficial to you.

How can Anyone Notice the Side Effects of Drugs like Delta 8 Before It is Too Late?

Firstly, observe for any allergic reactions, and even though it is one you notice, consult your doctor immediately. Before taking anything like gummies or drugs that have Delta 8, ask your doctor for early signs to observe that should prevent you from stopping this medication usage.

I have outlined the side effects to look out for in this article above, so please make sure you read up.

Conclusion

Delta-8 THC is not the safe alternative to regular THC that it is touted to be. It can have the same effects as regular THC, and as it has not been evaluated or regulated by the FDA, it has not been deemed safe for use. Despite this, it is widely available online and in brick-and-mortar stores, with limited regulations.

Consuming delta-8 can lead to many unintended side effects, including psychosis. Psychosis can occur due to the regular consumption of cannabis products and can even trigger long-lasting mental health conditions.

The risks of delta-8 THC are varied and not worth the potential adverse effects that it can have on your health.

From Longman’s article;

Of course, despite not having expertise in pharmacology like Dr. Gerdeman, I’m not surprised to learn that my watermelon gummy might have contained a substantial dose of Delta-9 THC. And, obviously, it didn’t kill me. Daniele Piomelli, MD, Ph.D., director of the University of California Irvine Center for the Study of Cannabis, said that the likelihood of being hurt by taking an untested gummy once is very low, barring an immediate allergic or negative reaction. But he warned that long-term use could potentially cause health issues.

“If you made it a habit to every day take a gummy before you went to sleep, you run a risk — a little greater than the risk you have with Delta-9 THC even, because there’s so much research on Delta-9 THC, and there’s very little on Delta-8,” Dr. Piomelli says. “And whenever you’re playing with a compound so pharmacologically full of effects [that are] affecting your physiology, it can have effects on your brain.” He adds that it’s important to be cautious with all psychoactive substances, and if you’re using them, to check in with yourself often to ensure “your life is not changed negatively.”

It’s certainly possible that one day, Delta-8 will become more regulated and legitimate. But for now, it’s worth being wary before popping a gummy. If you must try Delta-8, do your research and take the extra steps of looking up the product’s COA and contacting the lab listed on it. As for me, I’ll be waiting until regulatory laws catch up to Delta-8 before I consider trying it again. There are lots of other things to try in the meantime.

Then again, that abundance of choice might be part of the problem. "This is just one conversation of many important ones,” Bell told me, referencing the whack-a-mole-like game she’s been playing with the cannabis industry for years. “You can make Delta-8 illegal, but then you’ll have Delta-10 coming onto the scene.”

Additional resources and citations

• 1
  https://www.reddit.com/r/trees/comments/rv4axp/delta_8_ruined_my_life/
• 2
  https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/08/10519251/what-is-delta-8-thc-gummies
• 3
  https://www.heatherhayes.com/the-dangers-of-delta-8-thc/