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Beyond Delta-8 & THC-O: The State of Semi-synthetic Cannabinoids in 2024

Featured expert: Dr. Aaron Weiner

ORIGINAL WEBINAR: Monday, July 22, 2024

Description:
Due to a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill, a large market has emerged in recent years around psychoactive, hemp-derived, semi-synthetic cannabinoids; products including Delta-8 THC, THC-O Acetate, and many others. Despite their availability and legality across much of the United States, very little is known about these products' safety profile and impact, and what is known is highly concerning. The FDA has issued warnings, and scholars have published about the risk of semi-synthetics for numerous health risks, including for EVALI, the potentially-fatal vaping-related lung illness. Compounding matters is their current popularity amongst youth: a recent study found 11% of 12th-graders endorsed recent use of Delta-8 THC. Join Johnny's Ambassador's and addiction psychologist Dr. Aaron Weiner for an exploration of the current research and public policy surrounding semi-synthetic cannabinoids, and what we can expect in 2024 and beyond.

Objectives:
• Identify the most common semi-synthetic cannabinoids and how they are produced
• Understand the use patterns and risks related to semi-synthetic cannabinoids
• Describe current laws and policy related to semi-synthetic cannabinoids, as well as potential future directions

Speaker Bio:
Dr. Aaron Weiner is a board-certified Psychologist and addiction specialist, and speaks nationally on the topics of addiction and behavioral health, and the impact of drug policy on public health. His perspective is informed by his years of experience growing and directing addiction service lines for hospitals and healthcare systems, the current state of medical and psychological research, and his own observations in private practice.

Questions?
Email Founder & CEO, Laura Stack, at Laura@JohnnysAmbassadors.org