HHC, or hexahydrocannabinol, is one of the hottest hemp-derived products to recently hit the mainstream market. It was created in 1944 by scientist Roger Adams, when he added hydrogen molecules to Delta 9-THC. This process, known otherwise as hydrogenation, converts THC to HHC.
Adams created HHC from a cannabis plant, but these days it is being created from hemp plants. Hemp is a low-THC cousin of cannabis, and was made federally legal in the 2018 Farm Bill. The difference between HHC and THC is a few hydrogen molecules.
It is generally said to be stronger than Delta 8, so the high can be intense if enough is consumed.
Since HHC and THC are nearly identical in their molecular structure, it follows that HHC provides psychoactive effects nearly as much as Delta 9-THC. It is generally said to be stronger than Delta 8, so the high can be intense if enough is consumed.
HHC, like its THC counterpart, provides the user with feelings of relaxation, serenity, increased appetite, and altered visual and auditory perception. Like any psychoactive compound, it can cause feelings of anxiety or paranoia if taken in too high of a dose. Therefore, it is recommended to start with low doses and work your way up until you achieve the high you desire.
HHC also has the benefit of a long shelf life. It is very resistant to heat and UV light, and does not lose its potency quickly when exposed to air.
One area of misunderstanding, however, involves the question of whether or not HHC will show up on a drug test. The honest answer is yes. Although many HHC proponents say that a standard 12-panel drug test won’t detect it, HHC is a very new and not well-understood cannabinoid by most manufacturers. There have not been enough studies to verify without a doubt that HHC will pass a drug test. Therefore, if random drug testing is done at work, we suggest not using HHC for the time being.
HHC is a fast-growing and popular alternative to Delta 9-THC because of its similar psychoactive effects and the important fact that it is federally legal.
HHC is a fast-growing and popular alternative to Delta 9-THC because of its similar psychoactive effects and the important fact that it is federally legal. As with any new product, start small and work your way up.
