Not All “Cannabis” is Created Equally: The Down-Low on Delta 8

With the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis in New Jersey, it’s becoming easier for consumers to access cannabis products. But, one thing to keep in mind is that not all products labeled as cannabis are created equally. In fact, some products can be downright dangerous.

Cannabis vs. Synthetic Cannabinoids
To understand the difference between legal cannabis and harmful, synthetic cannabinoids, we need a brief chemistry lesson – we promise, we’ll keep it quick! The cannabis we know and love comes from the plant, Cannabis Sativa. Depending on how much THC, the compound that gives us the “high” effect, is in that plant determines whether it is legally classified as “marijuana” or “hemp” – marijuana having higher levels of THC and hemp containing 0.3% THC or less. Because of its low THC levels, hemp is not a controlled substance, and the FDA
has not issued regulations for it. Thus, a loophole in cannabis law was created, and an industry of unregulated hemp-derived intoxicants disguised as cannabis was born!

Meet Delta-8
Manufacturers soon discovered this loophole was an opportunity to sell hemp-derived intoxicants without adhering to FDA regulations while marketing their products as “cannabis.” So, they began producing synthetic cannabinoids from hemp, the most popular being Delta-8 THC. Delta-8 and other synthetic cannabinoids are unregulated, untested and unsafe – meaning, when you buy Delta-8 products, you don’t know what’s really in it or how much of it for that matter. On the contrary, when you purchase cannabis from a licensed dispensary, l like Union Chill, you can rest easy knowing that your cannabis was carefully crafted and tested to meet the highest safety and quality standards – from cultivation to your fingertips. All our products are thoughtfully labeled with clear measurements of cannabinoid content, including THC, as well as the anticipated effects upon consumption.

Consume With Confidence
The surest way to trust that you are getting a regulated, safe product is by visiting a licensed
dispensary, like Union Chill Cannabis Co. If you’re new to the cannabis world, our budtenders are happy to answer your questions, educate you on our various products and ensure you are purchasing a product that best meets your needs so that you can consume with confidence and enjoy the plant we love so much!