Regulatory Calls Intensify as Delta-8 THC Poses Health Risks, Leads to Hospitalizations
NEWARK, N.J. – Amid rising concerns over the unregulated sale of Delta-8 THC products, experts like Bruce Ruck, managing director at the New Jersey Poison Control Center, stress the urgency for oversight. According to Ruck, incidents involving severe reactions to these products, which often mimic popular snacks, have escalated, posing significant risks to both adults and children. Delta-8 THC, a chemical cousin of marijuana’s main psychoactive component, has been linked to multiple adverse health events, said Ruck. He reported approximately 16 cases this year at the Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School, where individuals experienced … Read more