@article{ref1,
title="Marijuana variant of concern: delta 8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8-THC, Δ8-THC)",
journal="Psychiatry research case reports",
year="2022",
author="Bozman, Mack Elijah and Manoharan, Senthil Vel Rajan Rajaram and Vasavada, Tarak",
volume="1",
number="2",
pages="e100028-e100028",
abstract="Background Recreational use of Delta 8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8-THC, Δ8-THC) has become more common, as are emergency room visits and lasting associated psychiatric conditions associated with Delta-8 (Radwan et al., 2021) (Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids 2022). It is essential to recognize the psychoactive effects of Delta-8 as recent exposures are increasing rapidly (Volkow et al., 2014). Physicians must maintain a high index of suspicion for psychosis in relation to use of this compound. We present two cases, a 20-year-old and a 35-year-old, in whom the effects of Delta-8-THC were dramatic and consequential, leading to severe psychosis and lasting depression and suicidal ideation.   Conclusions There has been a remarkable increase in the number of emergency department admissions in our hospital and many hospitals that have involved the use of Delta-8-THC. We present these cases to increase physician awareness of Delta-8 (as well as slang terms to describe it like &quot;marijuana-lite&quot; and &quot;diet-weed&quot;) and other legal THC derivatives and the potential side effects so that we can better educate patients and families.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2773-0212",
doi="10.1016/j.psycr.2022.100028",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psycr.2022.100028"
}