I took a gummy and almost died... then I was transported to a heavenly feast with divine beings
Dallas native Madison Baker, 30, has struggled with insomnia since 2017. Despite trying prescriptions, over-the-counter remedies, and sleep specialists, nothing worked long-term.
In late 2022, Baker's mother introduced her to gummies made with Delta-8 THC, a cannabis compound that produces a mild high.
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