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Children and Teens Make Up Majority of Delta-8 THC Exposures
Americans under the age of 20 made up 56 percentof all 2022 exposures to Delta-8 THC, a psychoactive substance found in cannabis sativa plants like marijuana and hemp.
Consuming Delta-8 THC leads to adverse events including hallucinations, vomiting, tremor, dizziness, anxiety, confusion, and loss of consciousness.
Hemp-derived THC products often look like candy and come in child-friendly packaging at convenience stores and gas stations, leading to children accidentally consuming them.