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DEA Interim Final Rule: What Is “Synthetically Derived THC”?

Canna Law Blog

On Friday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) released an Interim Final Rule (the “ Rule ”) that, as we discussed , threatens the hemp industry by treating partially processed hemp extract not intended for consumption (also known as “intermediary hemp”) as a Schedule I controlled substance.

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Delta-8 Study Finds Products Used More In States Without Legal Cannabis

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Around 25% of participants reported using some form of cannabinoid in the past year, and about 12% of them used delta-8 or 9 products. What Federal Marijuana Legalization Could Mean For Delta 8 Federal legalization of cannabis-derived products could lead to a massive decline in consumption of delta-8, but this is likely to be a good thing.

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Leader of Wholesale Drug Distribution Network Pleads Guilty to Distributing Synthetic Cannabinoids and Laundering Millions in Proceeds

Cannabis Law Report

A Los Angeles man pleaded guilty today to being the head of a conspiracy involving the distribution of wholesale quantities of synthetic cannabinoids—commonly known as “spice” or “K2”—and laundering millions of dollars in the proceeds of the sale of that spice. Dept of Justice Press Release. ALEXANDRIA, Va. –

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Is Delta-8 THC a Controlled Substance? Yes. No. Maybe. – Cannabis Business Executive

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As anticipated, Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“Delta-8 THC”) has become the hottest, most flourishing cannabinoid currently found on the U.S. Similarly to CBD-infused products intended for human consumption, Delta-8 THC products fall under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”). Delta-8 THC Products.

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Oregon’s Interstate Commerce Bill for Marijuana Seeds and Intoxicating Hemp Products

Canna Law Blog

Import and export of “hemp” cannabinoid products As drafted, SB 353 would allow OLCC licensees (and others) to import and export items that fall under the federal definition of hemp. All very interesting stuff, especially coming from the first state to ban the sale of artificially derived cannabinoids (with limited exceptions).

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What is THC-O-Acetate? Is it safe?

The Cannigma

THC-O-acetate (THC-O or tetrahydrocannabinol acetate) is a synthetic cannabinoid said to be more potent and have longer-lasting effects than regular THC. This trending cannabinoid was first created sometime between 1955-1975 during the Edgewood military experiments. THC-O is a synthetic cannabinoid (Shutterstock).

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Cannabis’ REM Sleep-Suppressing Properties Could Prove Useful in Banishing Nightmares

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Since it reduces the length of time spent in REM sleep, dreaming is less likely to happen post-consumption. ” The mind-altering cannabinoid may also increase the weirdness factor of a consumer’s dreams. And a 2021 study suggested cannabinoids could help people with insomnia achieve rest. Does CBD Impact REM Sleep?

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