U.S. Military Prohibits Delta-8 Consumption and Advises Soldiers Against Consuming Poppy Seeds
Hey there, bud! You've got some questions about the Army's updated drug policies, focusing on poppy seeds and delta-8,right? Let's break it down.
First off, the Army's newest rules, found in The Army Substance Abuse Program, have a new prohibition on delta-8 products. According to Task & Purpose, these federally legal but unregulated alternatives to marijuana are now off-limits for soldiers. Don't be fooled, though - even though traditional marijuana might be banned in half the country, other ways to get high are still within reach.
A 2018 federal Farm Bill legalized CBD and hemp-derived products, found in many stores in states with strict marijuana laws. This has led to a proliferation of these stores selling hemp-derived THC products that look, smell, and feel like marijuana but technically aren't.
These stores selling delta-8 flower, edibles, and oils can be found all over southern states, home to most of the country's military bases. It's important to note that these markets are largely unregulated, and certain stores in states with marijuana bans are simply selling weed and calling it hemp.
Another change in these regulations involves a warning about foods with poppy seeds. Remember the famous Seinfeld episode where the gang gets in trouble for eating poppy seed muffins? It turns out that yummy bagels and muffins could make you test positive for illegal substances. The Army now advises soldiers to avoid consuming foods containing poppy seeds, as newer seed varieties may contain elevated levels of codeine.
In closing, aim to steer clear of poppy seeds and delta-8 in your munchies, soldiers. The Army's been testing for and punishing the use of delta-8 since 2001, and these new regulations are just the official paperwork catching up with this policy. Some soldiers argue that since it's legal on the state level, they don't see a problem with using it, but the Army isn't taking any chances. So, play it safe, and stick to meatball subs instead of poppy seed bagels. Keep it clean, folks!
- The Army's latest rules, as outlined in The Army Substance Abuse Program, have banned the use of delta-8 products, a federally legal but unregulated substitute for marijuana, for soldiers.
- Task & Purpose reported that delta-8 flower, edibles, and oils are commonly available in stores across southern states, many of which are home to a large number of military bases.
- It's crucial to note that these markets for delta-8 products are largely unregulated, and some stores in states with marijuana bans may be selling marijuana, disguised as hemp, to evade regulations.
- The Army has also issued a warning about foods containing poppy seeds, such as bagels and muffins, advising soldiers to avoid them as newer varieties of poppy seeds may contain higher levels of codeine, potentially leading to a positive drug test for illegal substances.