While cannabidiol (CBD) consumption is experiencing considerable growth in France, a new substance is making headlines: hexahydrocannabinol (HHC). Known for its effects similar to THC but legally sold in specialty shops, HHC raises questions about its use and addictive potential. In this article, we invite you to discover this molecule and its implications.What is HHC? HHC is a semi-synthetic molecule derived from CBD, itself extracted from hemp. According to Joëlle Micallef, professor of pharmacology and president of the French Network for Addictovigilance, HHC is obtained after two successive transformations of CBD. This explains why it is often compared to THC, despite being considered legal in France.
What is it like? In various forms, HHCcan be consumed as candy, flowers, resin, oil, or even as e-cigarette liquid. Its resemblance to cannabis, in both appearance and smell, as well as its strong psychoactive effects, is particularly appealing to young consumers.
The Effects of HHC According to user testimonials, the effects of HHC are similar to those of THC,
the illegal psychoactive molecule found in cannabis. This new synthetic substance could therefore present a risk of addiction, which worries specialists. Some examples of reported effects:
Relaxation
- Euphoria
- Drowsiness
- Altered sensory perceptions
- Regulations in France
HHC is currently sold legally in specialized shops. However, its potential sale ban has been mentioned by François Braun, the Minister of Health.
Comparison with traditional cannabis
While HHC may seem to have effects similar to THC, it’s important to remember that this molecule isn’t extracted directly from cannabis. It’s synthesized in a laboratory from CBD. Thus, although considered a cannabis derivative, HHC differs from traditional cannabis in its composition and production method.
- The main differences:
- HHC is semi-synthetic, while traditional cannabis is a natural plant.
- HHC is legal in France, unlike THC.
The production of HHC requires chemical processes, whereas cannabis grows without human intervention. HHC, this CBD derivative with itspowerful effects,
