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The Controlled Substances Act leaves pathway for intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids

Delta-8 THC exploded onto the scene in 2019, followed by delta-10 THC, THC-O acetate and HHC in 2020…

News February 1
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Widespread crackdown on delta-8 THC could pose a threat to other cannabinoids

Delta-8’s meteoric rise in popularity is forcing a conversation about how to regulate minor cannabinoids. Until recently, delta-8…

News February 1
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DEA comments hint that delta-8 THC might not be illegal

Cannabis operators making or selling delta-8 THC are pointing to two recent comments from U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration…

News November 4
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Don’t give up on market opportunities for minor cannabinoids

The inclusion of delta-8 THC in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's "orange book" of controlled substances in May…

News October 28
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Louisiana plans to regulate, not ban, delta-8 THC

Louisiana is set to allow hemp-derived delta-8 THC in food, a surprising step as more than a dozen…

News October 27
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Is it time to rethink how employers and law enforcement test for cannabis use?

In a preliminary manuscript currently undergoing peer review in a well-known journal, Michael DeGregorio and other researchers offer…

News September 20
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FDA, CDC issue delta-8 THC warnings after 100-plus end up in hospitals

More than 100 people in the United States have been hospitalized this year after consuming delta-8 THC products,…

News September 14
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Prospects brighten for marijuana producers seeking insurance coverage

Crop production conditions this year are, in a word, risky. From record drought levels throughout the U.S. and…

News August 26
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The US is finally getting serious about cannabis testing challenges

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently published the first results from last year’s Cannabis Quality…

News August 16
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THC-O-acetate safety concerns: Q&A with scientist James Stephens

New products are hitting shelves as delta-8 THC bans in a number of states cause manufacturers and retailers…

News August 3
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