Self-reported adverse events associated with ∆⁸-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8-THC) Use.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is an expanding unregulated market for a psychotropic compound called ∆⁸-Tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8-THC) that is being derived from hemp, but a summary of adverse events related to delta-8-THC has not been publicly reported.

Methods

This case series assessed adverse events reported by delta-8-THC users on the Reddit forum r/Delta8 and compared these to delta-8-THC AEs in the US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Delta-8-THC and cannabis AEs reported in FAERS were also compared. The r/Delta8 forum was selected because it includes a large sample of 98,700 registered individuals who publicly discuss their experiences using delta-8-THC. All r/Delta8 posts were obtained from August 20, 2020, through September 25, 20

SUBMITTER: Leas EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10204335 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature