Cannabinoids
Delta-8 THC
Street names: D8, Delta-8, Diet weed, Hemp THC
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Milder high than Delta-9 THC: relaxation, euphoria
- Edibles can be surprisingly potent
⚠Key risks
- UNREGULATED — 2021-2023 testing found residual solvents, heavy metals, and unknown byproducts in many D8 products
- Conversion process (CBD→D8) uses harsh acids/solvents
- Psychoactive — impaired driving, anxiety, psychosis at high doses
- Pediatric poisonings from gummies
- Many states banned it — legality is a patchwork
✚Overdose signs
- Extreme anxiety, paranoia
- Vomiting
- Fainting
- Hallucinations (high doses)
Category comparison — Cannabinoids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | Federally unscheduled | UNREGULATED — 2021-2023 testing found residual solvents, heavy metals, and unknown byproducts in many D8 products; Conversion process (CBD→D8) uses harsh acids/solvents | ~$10–$40 gummies |
| 4F-ADB | Schedule I | Associated with 'Spice zombies' — catatonia, seizures; Unpredictable potency sprayed unevenly | ~$5–$20 per gram of 'herbal blend' |
| 5F-ADB / 5F-ADBICA | Schedule I | Multiple deaths linked to 5F-ADB (the compound behind early 'zombie spice' outbreaks); Seizures, kidney injury | ~$5–$20 per gram of blend |
| JWH-250 | Schedule I | First-generation spice compound; contaminated batches caused outbreaks; Anxiety, tachycardia | ~$5–$15 per gram of blend |
| NM-2201 (CBL-2201) | Analogue prosecutions | Little human data; Severe anxiety, seizures reported | ~$5–$20 per gram of blend |
| Cannabis (Weed) | Schedule I | Anxiety, panic attacks, paranoia — especially high-THC strains and concentrates; Impaired memory, coordination and driving ability for hours | ~$10–$20 per gram flower |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Delta-8 THC look like?
Gummies, vapes, tinctures, flower sprayed with D8 distillate — sold at gas stations, smoke shops
What are the signs of a Delta-8 THC overdose?
Extreme anxiety, paranoia; Vomiting; Fainting Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
UNREGULATED — 2021-2023 testing found residual solvents, heavy metals, and unknown byproducts in many D8 products Dependence can develop with regular use.