Balanced News: Buyer Beware: Delta-8 is the ‘Russian Roulette’ of Cannabis

The article warns about the dangers of delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a product derived from cannabis that is legal and widely available. Delta-8 THC has led to numerous calls to poison control centers and emergency room visits due to symptoms such as vomiting, hallucinations, and passing out. These commercially available products are created in labs using a mixture of chemicals, including unknown ingredients, due to the lack of FDA regulation. Testing has shown that all tested samples of delta-8 THC were contaminated. The long-term effects and toxicity of these products are unknown, and consumers are urged to be cautious and demand proper analysis and labeling.