CBD is what started the hemp revolution, but delta 8 is here to finish it.

Many of our customers are turning to delta 8 THC because of the advantages it brings from a legal perspective — but there’s more to this useful cannabinoid than legal exemptions.

Here are five of the main reasons people turn to delta 8 THC in the realm of self-growth, exploration, and wellness.

1. Beat the Brain Fog

One of the main characteristics of delta 8 is its ability to clear the cobwebs out of the mind, kind of like a cup of coffee will, but with more intensity.

We’ve found that a large portion of our customers uses delta 8 THC for its ability to soothe that ever-present voice. These are the types of people who find it especially difficult to focus on one task at a time. As soon as something is started, only half of their attention is available to finish the job — the other half is off somewhere else thinking about what they should order for dinner or other projects and responsibilities. Delta 8 can help reduce some of these tendencies to let the mind wander and helps you see the task in a new light.

Some people like these benefits when they experience the exact opposite — when their mind feels like it’s moving too slowly. They’re unable to find the words they’re looking for without exerting considerable conscious effort.

Of course, use too much and you’ll be in your own world, forget what you’re doing, and probably not get much done.

2. Out-Of-The-Box Thinking

The article you’re reading right now was written while under the influence of delta 8 THC.

The rest of the creative team here finds delta 8 is just the catalyst we need when we’re stuck creatively — which happens a lot. Being creative isn’t easy. It requires the ability to allow information to flow freely through the brain with as little resistance as possible.

There are many causes of this resistance — such as a lack of inspiration or feeling distracted.

It’s also common for creatives to find themselves in a bit of a corner. When you’ve spent so much time working on one topic or domain, it isn’t easy to pull new ideas out of thin air.

Delta 8 seems perfect for enhancing the creative process, facilitating flow states, and changing perspective just enough to find new angles in their creative endeavors.

3. Feel Relaxed

The number one reason our customers report using delta 8 THC — is simply because of how calming it is.

This can’t be overstated.

Even though the potency of delta 8 is about half as strong as delta 9 in terms of its psychological effects, the relaxing qualities are easily twice as strong for delta 8.

Delta 8 THC doesn’t necessarily make you feel couch-locked — instead, it makes you feel lighter and more laid back. Many people say they feel as though they’re floating.

This is a common sensation brought on by calming substances like L-theanine, kava, Kanna, and passionflower. It’s also the feeling many avid meditators experience after a particularly “productive” meditation practice.

The idea is that when you’re feeling relaxed and at peace in your own mind, the resistance you constantly face is eliminated. You feel as though you’re moving through life with more fluidity. Everything becomes more passive and efficient.

It’s like the old Taoist concept of Wu-Wei — which is a concept that describes effortless action. You’re doing stuff, but it just seems to come naturally without having to exert any additional effort.

4. Rest Deep

In lower doses, delta 8 is relaxing — but as you creep up into the higher doses, this effect becomes heavier.

The normal dose of delta 8 is around 10 or 20 mg — but this can vary from one person to another. For example, some people thrive better in the 30 to 40 mg range. However, most people report the higher end of this dose, starting around the 30 or 40 mg mark — makes them feel a little too relaxed.

This effect may be a benefit for some and a detriment for others. It all depends on what your goals are for using delta 8.

In general, if you’re looking to use delta 8 THC to unwind, you’re going to want to use a higher dose than you would if you planned to get some work done.

5. Cravings

If you’ve ever used marijuana, you’re probably familiar with the concept of the munchies — that urge to find something to mindlessly eat while you go about your business.

Most people report a dramatic uptick in their desire to consume chips or pretty much anything when using delta 8 THC. Whether this is good or not depends on your situation. For example, bodybuilders and athletes often need to eat more calories and could benefit from this. The rest of us, not so much.

Why Are People Turning to Delta 8 THC?

The number one reason people are turning to delta 8 THC is because of its legal advantages. This cannabinoid offers a very similar set of perceptual effects as delta 9 THC from marijuana — but it’s legal in 33 states — 12 of which ban the more common delta 9 THC isomer.

However, there’s plenty of other reasons to turn to delta 8 THC as well. It’s because of these additional benefits that many experts believe delta 8 THC is here to stay.

Even as marijuana becomes legal across the United States and elsewhere in the world, it’s likely people will continue to seek out this cannabinoid for its more relaxing profile.

When you walk into a dispensary, you can choose between Sativas, Indicas, or Hybrids. Sativas are generally invigorating, while Indicas tend to be more calming. Hybrids sit somewhere in the middle.

Now, you can also choose between your concentrates as well. Delta 8 THC is like the Indicas — offering a stronger set of effects in terms of the relaxing profile. Delta 10 THC is like the Sativas — with a high affinity for offering a gentle kick in the ass. Delta 9 THC is somewhere in the middle, like the hybrids — but with a lean toward being motivational.

If you’re looking for an altered state of mind that also helps you unwind, delta 8 THC is worth exploring.

How Does Delta 8 THC Work?

Delta 8 THC interacts with the same receptors as delta 9 THC. They’re called the CB1 and CB2 endocannabinoid receptors and they’re found throughout the body. Delta 8 THC and delta 9 THC target both the CB1 and CB2 receptors but have a strong affinity to the first, which is what causes the mind-altering effects. CBD does not interact with it in the same way and therefore does not cause a high.

What Are the Side Effects of Delta 8 THC?

All pharmacologically active compounds carry with them some risk of side effects. This is because a side effect refers to any undesirable biological effect. This means even some of the so-called “benefits” of delta 8 THC could also be deemed a side effect.

For example, take the relaxing qualities of this substance. Many people turn to delta 8 THC at the end of a long day, in which case its calming properties are a benefit. However, others use delta 8 during the day to get into a different state of mind. If they took too much delta 8, they might slow down, which would be undesirable, making this effect a side effect.

With that aside, here are some of the main side effects to watch out for when using delta 8 THC:

• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Muscle weakness

Where to Buy Delta 8 THC?

Delta 8 THC is brand new to the market. It’s only become popular in the mainstream over the last year, especially within the last couple of months.

You can buy delta 8 THC in-store in any of the states where it’s legal to do so.

However, it’s much better to order it online (we’re a little biased, we know). But we have good reasons for saying this.

We’ve been approached by dozens of dispensaries and headshops asking to carry our products, but we always refuse.

Why?

The truth is that once our products leave our facility, we lose the ability to guarantee quality. Shops will often buy large quantities of products at a time to increase their margins. Still, if they aren’t moving the product relatively quickly or store them incorrectly, the overall potency will diminish fairly rapidly.

We firmly believe the best place to order any cannabis extracts, including delta 8, is from the manufacturer — or as close to it as possible.

Buying online is cheaper than shopping in a store; it ensures the products you’re ordering are fresh, and let’s face it, who orders anything in person anymore anyway? So online shopping is the new norm, and it’s here to stay.

If delta 8 THC sounds like something that might interest you check out our selection of delta 8 carts, gummies, and tinctures to get started.