You’ve heard THCA is non-psychoactive. So why do some people say it made them feel high? Here’s the truth: it depends on how you use it.

What Happens When You Heat THCA?
When THCA is exposed to heat, it undergoes decarboxylation, turning into Delta-9 THC — the compound responsible for producing a high.

Methods That Activate THCA (and Can Make You Feel High)

• Smoking or vaping THCA flower

• Baking with raw THCA-rich flower or extract

• Dabbing THCA diamonds or concentrates

Methods That Keep THCA Non-Psychoactive

• Eating raw flower (in smoothies or salads)

• Using cold-pressed tinctures

• Applying unheated topicals

Why This Matters
Understanding activation is key to control:

• Want the high? Use heat

• Want clarity with wellness benefits? Stick to raw, unheated forms

Final Thought
THCA is flexible — you can decide whether you want therapeutic effects, a psychoactive experience, or a little of both, based on how you consume it.