Positives

• A patient said delta-8 helped with sleep and anxiety without the racing thoughts they got from delta-9 THC RTI.
  
  
• A patient reported feeling more mentally at ease and less wired at standard doses, attributing it to lower CB1 affinity PMC.
  
  

Negatives

• A patient reported anxiety, cough, and paranoia as the most frequent adverse effects on a delta-8 forum PMC.
  
  
• A patient woke groggy and dehydrated, saying delta-8 disrupted their REM sleep over time CNN.
  
  

Hurdles & Side Effects

• A patient worried about unregulated hemp-derived products containing delta-9 contaminants and unknown synthetic byproducts CNN.
  
  
• A patient noted the legal gray zone left them unsure if a workplace drug test would flag them Banner Health.