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As marijuana becomes legal (or considered a misdemeanor offense) in states across the US, the taboo of using cannabis or its derivative has become less and less. So, at a minimum, you start to see stores and shops touting CBD and THC as the norm. However, what are these shops and stores really selling?
CBD stands for cannabidiol, and THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol, both of which are substances found in cannabis plants. CBD is often sold as an oil, not psychoactive, and has certain medicinal properties for both physical and mental benefits. THC is the main psychoactive chemical in marijuana. For many, understanding the difference between CBD and THC issue is complicated because the hemp or marijuana plant contains both. People who abuse marijuana are hooked on the psychoactive properties of THC. While many argue that marijuana is not addictive, it can be habit-forming. As cannabidiol is non-psychoactive, it's not addictive or habit-forming in itself. However, people may smoke marijuana to get medical benefits from cannabidiol and develop a habit. The safest course for getting the medical benefits of marijuana is to use CBD oil by itself. This is the best way to get the benefits of cannabidiol without any psychoactive effects. Cannabis is being used not only to help increase appetite in cancer patients but also as an anti-inflammatory for skin irritations and to alleviate problems with constipation, high cholesterol, arthritis, and more. It is important to note that for major mental health disorders, its effectiveness is still being studied, and its use may result in more harm than good.
When considering CBD or THC, you also have to keep up with laws, which change frequently. Marijuana and THC are controlled substances under federal law. The situation is somewhat confusing because laws are constantly changing, and there are often conflicts between state and local laws. People who want to take cannabis products for medical reasons should check with state laws and make sure they have a valid prescription.
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