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5 important facts about CBD and THC

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Key Takeaways CBD and THC, the two main components of the cannabis plant, are ...
Hemp is not what it used to be. Once dismissed as rope and rags, the hemp plant is now being redefined not just by its industrial potential but by its cannabinoid chemistry. To truly understand hemp ...
The Drug Enforcement Administration recently decided to add cannabidiol to its Schedule I substance list. The change directly affects both hemp and cannabis-derived CBD oil, a substance that is ...
You may have heard the buzz about cannabis beverages and wonder what they're all about. Whether mixed with CBD (the non-psychoactive compound in cannabis) or THC (which creates a "high"), these drinks ...
For many people, cannabis and hemp still bring to mind smoking marijuana and getting high. In reality, that psychoactive effect comes primarily from just one compound in the plant: THC. By contrast, ...
A new study conducted by Australian and Dutch research experts and published in JAMA looked at how CBD impacts driving, and it found that while THC can definitely cause driving impairment issues, ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily Earlenbaugh covers cannabis science and culture. If you’re looking to brighten up your loved ones' holidays with ...