How to Maximize Your Delta 8 Experience

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This fast-growing cannabinoid has become one of the hottest products in the industry thanks to its unique and unbeatable set of effects, and its federally legal status has allowed it to reach huge parts of the country that ordinarily wouldn’t have access to THC. If you are a frequent cannabis user making the switch, or a first-time smoker looking for relief, know that Delta-8 has a lot to offer everyone. However, there are some tips on ways to try it for the first time and how to enhance your delta 8 experience. Here are a few ways to help ensure your Delta-8 experience is a positive one, and fully maximize the sensations this incredible cannabinoid offers.  

 

How Delta-8 Works

From a scientific perspective Delta-8 interacts with your body a lot like cannabis — with one major difference. The active compound in cannabis, Delta-9, binds to a single set of receptors called the CB1 receptors. Delta-8 is much broader in its approach. This THC analog binds, not only with the CB1 receptors, but also a second set known as the CB2 receptors. This second set of receptors is located mostly in your deep muscle tissue, and more commonly interacts with another popular cannabinoid, CBD. 

This second set of interactions results in a different active experience for the user. Delta-8 will still make you feel “high” like cannabis, but the feelings are significantly less intoxicating. Instead, Delta-8 is widely reported to generate euphoric and uplifting sensations. Instead of feeling foggy and disoriented, as is commonly reported with cannabis users, you will likely feel more focused and energized. It’s been reported to provide a kind of soothing relief that is a true middle ground between CBD and THC. 

Like cannabis, the effects of Delta-8 are driven in part by the strain of the plant they come from. And finding the profile that best fits your needs goes a long way towards ensuring your experience with Delta-8 is a pleasant one. 

 

Finding the Right Strain

Delta 8 has two main strains: Indica and Sativa. The two sit on either end of a wide spectrum of Delta-9 effects. There are also countless hybrids that take advantage of specific interactions within a strain. Finding a blend that fits your needs is really a matter of deciding which set of sensations appeal most to you. 

Sativa is widely known for the energy it provides. This is even more the case with Delta-8, which is already an energetic cannabinoid, and Sativa strains can provide a boost that feels like a shot of espresso. The sensations are perfect for activities, social gatherings, and any outdoor occasions. 

Indica is the opposite. It is most commonly used as a sleep aid, or to help glue you to the couch after a long day of work. It brings drowsy vibes that are ideal for any end-of-day relaxing. Indica Delta-8 in particular, has been reported by consumers in providing targeted body relief, given its interaction with the CB2 receptors. 

I recommend starting by making a list of the effects you are hoping to feel. Then, when buying products, you can cross-reference the active effects with your wish-list. You can see a list of the effects when you select a strain on our vape page. Often you’ll find a unique hybrid that checks all the boxes. 

 

Mix with CBD for a Deeper Body Experience 

Another excellent way to elevate your Delta-8 is with other parts of the plant. Cannabinoids, including Delta-8 and CBD, benefit from a phenomenon known as the “Entourage or Ensemble” effect. This effect causes the potency of each cannabinoid to exponentially increase when in the presence of another cannabinoid. In short, they power each other up. 

This can be used to dramatically increase the effectiveness of your Delta-8, simply by combining it with any CBD product. When you do, the CB2 receptor is targeted twice as much, which leads to a more robust bodily experience. 

If your goal is to enhance the calming sensations that Delta-8 and CBD provide, pairing the two is the most effective way to do that. You could try this already balanced tincture

 

Start with low doses and work your way up

This advice applies to nearly every intoxicant, but the same is true for Delta-8. Although it is less potent than cannabis, it can still feel disorienting for first-time users and anyone with a low THC tolerance. With that in mind, the best way to enhance your Delta-8 experience is by starting with small amounts and gradually building the dosage. 

If you are taking edibles, which can need several hours to kick in, judging the right dosage can be especially difficult. Always start with less than you think you need, and wait and see how your body feels after the onset. Only then can you accurately begin to ramp up and find the amount that is right for you.

If you keep these simple tips in mind, you should be on your way to a pretty good time. 

 

 

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One thought on “How to Maximize Your Delta 8 Experience

  1. Bob C says:

    Oh, how long it takes! Tried Hemp-derived Delta8 for the first time this week. I hadn’t used cannabis in decades, so my tolerance to THC is probably just above ‘zero’. Took just over half a dropper (instructions said one full dropper, and store owner said 1-2). After an hour or more, I felt a little something, so I took about 1/3 dropper more – and a little cbd. Well, the little buzz got more and more intense for TWO SOLID HOURS. Not having gotten high in decades, this was uncomfortable (if not interesting). Once I could fall asleep from a very creative, racing mind, I slept great. Next day, I took only 1/3 dropper Delta8 and 1/3 the dose of CBD I had been using for months. Perfect. I sensed what felt like a very light buzz, but my chronic […] was damped down. Conclusion: As this article states, use less than you think you should to start, and DO NOT take more after an hour or so if you don’t feel “high”. This stuff comes on SLLLOWWWWLY – at least the one I bought sure did.
    Nothing on the label saying indica or sativa. Is that just the cannabis-derived Delta8, or does Hemp Delta8 have those strains as well?

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