October 28, 2021
The Untold Story of THCA
In the blink of an eye, weed became legal in nearly all American states. But, it’s not the typical weed you think of… yet, it’s still the same exact thing. It’s called “THCa”, a hemp-derived cannabinoid that technically doesn’t get you high, but does once you smoke it. Hearing this raises some (obvious) questions: What exactly is THCa? How is it legal nearly everywhere if it’s the same thing as weed? How did it become legal in the first place? Is it safe to consume, and will it be around for much longer? This is the story of THCa and how a subtle (and arguably genius) loophole granted millions upon millions of Americans access to smoking weed, even though weed is still banned.
