So nice to talk to someone else who understands these concerns. The general cavalier attitude that people have toward these hemp-derived THC derivatives is shocking. So many of the people buying these products don't have a clue that it's different at all from what's sold in dispensaries everywhere.

And that's completely true about budtenders, too. I've had better experiences at some dispensaries than others, but occasionally they'll hardly be better than at these Delta-8 stores. Even the best I don't really expect to be able to answer many of my more pointed questions.

I'd love to hear more about your transition from life as a budtender to journalism. That sounds fascinating. Is it something you've written much about?

Thanks so much for reading, Kristina!