How Hemp Became America’s Loophole For Legal Highs
America has been living in a de facto legalized weed paradise for six years—and it’s all thanks to an unexpected loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill.
When Congress passed the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill, the goal was to legalize hemp for industrial uses and nonintoxicating supplements like CBD oil, The Atlantic’s Mike Rigg reported.
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However, the bill’s language also allowed the production of intoxicating hemp-derived THC, sparking a nationwide boom in legal highs. This unforeseen consequence has created a billion-dollar industry, blurring the lines between hemp and marijuana.
Now, people across the U.S. can get stoned on hemp-derived THC without breaking federal law. These highs are indistinguishable from those derived from marijuana. According to personal accounts from users in North Carolina, the effects are …