Since the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill created what some call a legal loophole in cannabis regulation, many new psychoactive cannabinoid products have appeared, along with inconsistent terminology to describe them. The authors propose the term "derived psychoactive cannabis products" to classify these substances. "Derived" distinguishes them from naturally grown cannabis, "psychoactive" clarifies their effects, and "cannabis products" avoids the racist origins of the word "marijuana." The term aims to be broad enough to cover all related products yet specific enough to exclude other substances. Adopting consistent terminology would reduce confusion and strengthen scientific literature.
After the 2018 U.S. farm bill, retailers sold intoxicating Delta-8 THC products as legal hemp. A qualitative analysis of 47 YouTube videos posted in 2022 identified four themes: reasons to use, how to use, effects, and safety/harm reduction. Creators promoted Delta-8 for its claimed federal legality, easy access, and a milder, euphoric high than traditional cannabis. Product quality varied by purchase location, with online sources preferred over gas stations. Few videos were age-restricted. The findings suggest a need for media campaigns to correct misinformation and for prevention efforts.