What is delta-8 THC and why are more teens using it

A new report from the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that 1-in-10 high school seniors reported using delta-8 THC, which has less euphoric effects than the more common and regulated delta-9 THC. NBC News’ Dr. Kavita Patel explains the chemical breakdown of the emerging drug dubbed “diet weed.”

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