Consumer Experiences with Delta-8-THC: Medical Use, Pharmaceutical Substitution, and Comparisons with Delta-9-THC
Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research February 1, 2023 Daniel J. Kruger, Jessica S. Kruger
A survey of delta-8-THC consumers found that about half used it to treat health conditions, primarily anxiety or panic attacks (69%), stress (52%), depression or bipolar disorder (46%), and chronic pain (41%). Administration was mainly edibles (64%) and vaping concentrates (48%). Most participants did not inform their primary care provider of their use (78%) and lacked confidence in their provider's ability to integrate medical cannabis into treatment (70%). Participants compared delta-8-THC favorably with delta-9-THC and pharmaceutical drugs, reporting substantial substitution. Knowledge of effective dosages was low, with information coming mostly from the Internet and personal experience.