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    FEATURE - February 2020

    Debunking Common Myths About CBD

     

    by Crystal Rae Prew

     

    Cannabidiol (CBD) is quickly growing to become one of the most popular products

    in the health and wellness industry. In fact, a Forbes report reveals that the collective market is expected to exceed $20 billion in sales by 2024.

    Despite this, there are still many misconceptions about this herbal remedy, as it is a relatively new product.
     

    So, let's take a closer look at the facts underneath these common CBD myths.


    Myth 1: CBD Will Cause You to Hallucinate
     

    One of the biggest reasons behind the craze around CBD is that it is a naturally

    occurring compound found in the Cannabis plant, otherwise known as marijuana.

    In popular culture, people associate marijuana with getting high — a mental state

    wherein one is not lucid. The property that produces this effect is called

    tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is one of the 113 cannabinoids in the source

    plant. Unlike THC, CBD does not carry any psychoactive properties that cause

    people to hallucinate. However, it is vital to double-check if a product is full-spectrum

    or broad-spectrum, as Jill Dutton's fascinating article on the CBD hype notes that

    the former contains THC  while the latter does not.
     

    Myth 2: There's No Science Behind CBD
     

    Due to the source plantʼs prohibition throughout the years, research on CBD and

    other marijuana products is still a nascent field, but it is there. Though a universal

    consensus has yet to be reached on CBD use as a whole, the growing body of

    research does offer up a lot of insight into what the compound can do. In fact, Dr. Tiffany Lester has collated some key findings from CBD research in her article on Parsley Health, explaining that not only has CBD been proven to alleviate social

    anxiety and improve mood disorders, but it has also been observed to decrease

    chronic pain, lower inflammation, and promote gut health. When taken correctly,

    CBD helps regulate metabolism, mitochondrial activity, and neurotransmitter

    functions. Further, since CBD is becoming increasingly popular, more scientific

    evidence about the product is underway.
     

    Myth 3: People Get Addicted to CBD
     

    Another common misconception about CBD is that it is addictive, since some

    connect it with recreational marijuana use. Contrary to this belief, however, CBD

    not only assists those recovering from addiction, but a study published in the

    Neuropsychopharmacology journal shares that it can help prevent relapses from

    happening to recovering addicts as well.

    Moreover, CBD has health benefits that can help decrease the symptoms of anxiety, which plays a big role in the development of addiction. Indeed, US News' contributor

    Alissa Rumsey points out that CBD stimulates a serotonin receptor in the brain that counters anxiety, thanks to its calming and mood-boosting effects.
     

    Myth 4: Buying CBD is Illegal
     

    Since the presence of CBD in the health and wellness industry is fairly new, there

    tends to be a lot of confusion on whether or not buying it is legal, especially due to

    its close relationship with marijuana. But, it's important to clarify that the majority

    of commercially available CBD items are stemmed from industrial hemp, which

    means that they are legal to purchase. This is because the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 or 'The Farm Bill' states that CBD derived from hemp, and doesn't

    comprise more than 0.3% of THC, is legal. However, if a CBD product is derived

    from marijuana, it is crucial to check your state's legal stand on this plant. States

    like California, Oregon, and Vermont allow the use of marijuana, whether for

    medical or recreational purposes, while states like Arizona, New Jersey, and Texas

    only permit it for medical treatment.

     

     

     

     

     

     

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