UB researchers advise caution as THC-O-acetate garners increased interest. The cannabis plant is complex, containing roughly 100 cannabinoids or chemical compounds, many of which remain largely unexplored by science. The two most prevalent active ingredients — tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabi
that is the first to examine the alleged psychedelic effects of THC-O-acetate.
Kruger and study co-author Jessica S. Kruger, Ph.D., clinical associate professor of community health and health behavior in UB’s School of Public Health and Health Professions,that surveyed users’ experiences with delta-8 THC. Taking a look at THC-O-acetate was the next logical step. “It opened up entirely new markets for cannabis companies and created a sort of gray market pathway,” says Daniel Kruger. “It’s kind of like the Wild West. There’s a huge demand for CBD products and companies have jumped in to supply this demand. Of course, they want to make a product that will stand out and get attention. Everyone’s got CBD, here’s something else.
So, why do some people report having a psychedelic experience with THC-O-acetate? Kruger says there are three likely explanations:Some users may have experienced a very intense high and thought it was psychedelic.The latter is particularly troubling from a public health standpoint, researchers say. “People have to be careful,” Daniel Kruger says.
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