Perceptions of Delta-8 THC and the Impact of a Brief Educational Video Intervention for College Students.
The journal of behavioral health services & research April 1, 2026 Destin Rothe, Erica K Yuen, Kathleen A Moore et al.
An educational video about delta-8 THC increased knowledge about the substance among college students and lowered intentions to use it among those who had used it before but not recently. Perceived benefits, costs, and attitudes toward legislation were not affected. The video was developed based on an earlier survey in which students reported that delta-8 THC has weaker effects than delta-9 THC and is beneficial for mental and physical health, and that a strong motive for use was enhancing positive feelings. The results support brief video interventions for improving knowledge and reducing behavioral intentions regarding delta-8 THC.