Cannabis for Seniors: Delta-8 vs. Delta-9 Which is Better?

Have you wondered what Delta 8 is and if using products containing it is the same as smoking or vaping cannabis flower? How is it different from Delta 9? Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, binding strongly to CB1 receptors in the brain and nervous system, producing a more intense experience than Delta-8 which is a naturally-occurring cannabinoid in cannabis, but typically occurs in relatively low quantities in the plant. Delta-8 found in retail CBD or cannabis products is often synthetically developed through a process of chemically converting CBD into Delta-8. Products containing Delta-8 are 100% unregulated, meaning the chemical process and the sanitary standard in factories where they are made are also unregulated, potentially exposing users to unwanted risk and harm. Companies that manufacture it can put anything in their products like harmful chemicals and fillers. Delta-8 is available in edible foods like gummies, chocolates, beverage infusions, tinctures and vaping cartridges which can certainly produce a "high", but they are NOT fully natural and don't include the compounds associated with medical and recreational cannabis. The entourage effect from Full Spectrum products is real and you can miss out on that using distillates and edibles that are only made with isolates and terpenes that are reintroduced and not necessarily natural. Delta 9 products are stronger and can kick in faster than those with Delta 8, which has earned the nickname “diet weed”, delivering a lot of the same pleasant effects as Delta-9, but typically at about half the strength. Many seniors start with Delta-8 to avoid feeling overwhelmed, then move to Delta-9 when they need stronger relief, especially for nighttime sleep or intense pain. Always start low, go slow, and jot down your results so you can track what works best for you. Do you need some help? I am NO expert on cannabis, but I’ve been able to help others at times and am willing to provide a Zoom session or phone call on a donation basis. My phone and email are available here in our website footer: https://amindfulemergence.com/. Or schedule a Zoom call here: https://amindfulemergence.com/contact.... Sign up for our newsletter, so I can let you know about new content and other interesting updates: https://amindfulemergence.aweb.page/j... Watch more content for Plant Medicine and Psychedelic Integration:    • Plant Medicine and Psychedelic Integration   A Mindful Emergence does not promote use of illegal substances, nor do we provide medical advice. Our offerings are for educational purposes only for those over age 21 and designed to promote harm reduction. To replay this video on Cannabis for Seniors: Delta-8 vs. Delta-9 Which is Better?:    • Cannabis for Seniors: Delta-8 vs. Delta-9 ...   Margaret and Eddie post new videos when inspired to do so. Subscribe and hit that Notification Bell so you don’t miss any. If you found value, please “like” and comment as we’d love to hear your thoughts, especially when it comes to what other videos you’d like us to create. A Mindful Emergence, LLC offers regular classes, as well as private one-on-one mentoring for getting unstuck using simple steps, accessing inner resources using mindfulness, movement and breathing practices. Our trauma-informed, evidence-based, mind-body practices support individuals seeking spiritual integration and transformation from compulsive behavior, spiritual emergency, entheogenic experiences, and anyone dealing with the impact of trauma. You can schedule a free 15-minute Zoom Discovery Session to see if we are a good fit for you. Here is the link: https://calendly.com/amindfulemergenc... CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Web: https://amindfulemergence.com/ Facebook:   / amindfulemergence   Twitter:   / amndfulemergnce   Instagram:   / amindfulemergence   LinkedIn:   / a-mindful-emergence   JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUPS to become part of our communities: Mindful Therapy Resources -   / 2167068226648781   Spiritual Integration Community -   / 800193390563017   Mindful Transitions in Recovery -   / 315904766452100