Cannabis and CBD

Canada recently became the second country in the world to legalize recreational cannabis (the first country was Uruguay). The new cannabis law in the North American country permits the sale and consumption of recreational marijuana. The recent legalization or rather the decriminalization of marijuana was the culmination of a long-running campaign in the country by pro-marijuana activists and some of the country’s leading politicians including Prime Minister Trudeau. Many commentators around the world say that the legalization of marijuana in an important first world country like Canada will likely have a domino effect. That many more countries, particularly in the Western World, will likely follow the North American country’s footsteps and legalize the herb. Marijuana legislation in the US In the US, there are many variations of cannabis laws by state. This is because states are allowed by law to [...]

Cannabidiol, aka CBD, is one of the two essential cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. The other one is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). It is these two cannabinoids that are largely responsible for the health benefits associated with cannabis. CBD alone is powerful enough to provide its own medical benefits. The cannabinoid’s benefits are referred to as CBD benefits or cannabis CBD benefits. How CBD Works The human body has two cannabinoid receptors namely the CB1 and CB2 receptors. The CB1 receptors are mostly present in the brain where they help control movement, coordination, emotions, pain, memories, and appetite. CB2 receptors, on the other hand, are mostly present in the immune system. They help control pain and inflammation. It is the interactions between CBD and these two receptors that brings about several cannabis CBD benefits. CBD also interacts with serotonin receptors that [...]

Do you smoke cannabis for glaucoma? Perhaps you smoke weed to stimulate your appetite which has been diminished by chemotherapy. Does marijuana help ease your chronic pain? No matter what your medical reason is for seeking out cannabis treatment, the question really is, "Where do you go for reliable information about medical marijuana?" Breaking it Down So here's the thing. All across the world, nations and states are decriminalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes. While only two nations have gone so far as to legalize the recreational use of marijuana nationwide - Canada and Uruguay - there are also several states and cities that permit the use of cannabis for recreational purposes. So with all these changes and progressive moves toward the acceptance of marijuana, you would think that the general public is becoming more accepting of the [...]