Cannabidiol (CBD) makes up to 40% of the entire composition of the marijuana plant. The primary psychoactive compound delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is about 2%-5% of the entire extraction, and another 60 or so compounds take up the remaining percentage. In the years following its discovery in the early 1990s, CBD has stood out from all the […]
On March 30, 2014, the Denver Post published an article entitled Non Psychoactive CBD oil made from marijuana plants poised to be game-changer. In this article, John Ingold, who has been writing about marijuana for close to a decade, delved into the discussion of whether medical marijuana legislation sweeping across the United States is good […]
A common question in this industry is, “What is CBD in weed?” Most people want to know how it compares to THC — and I don’t blame them. In this article, we’re going to discuss the history of CBD and how it differs from THC. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound that accounts for about 40% […]
State Recreational Marijuana Laws Even with the progress that can be witnessed across the country, the push to embrace medical marijuana has never been an easy undertaking. Recreational marijuana faces even harsher odds despite the fact that, according to NORML, it is the third most popular drug used for pleasure after alcohol and tobacco. In […]
On April 16, Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin signed into law a bill that legalizes the use of cannabidiol oil for children suffering from intractable epilepsy (a topic we’ve covered earlier here). The oil—extracted from medical marijuana—contains a large concentration of cannabidiol (CBD) and a small amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Several states have legalized its […]
Australia is a dynamic and progressive country in many aspects. However, it is still one whose laws are very rigid regarding marijuana possession and use. Though the plant is widely grown and used for recreational purposes, the penalties for dealing in it for whatever reason are massive. This puts families and individuals with medical conditions […]
There is wind of change blowing across the United States. Medical Marijuana is gaining acceptance across the country. In March 2014, the state of Alabama passed Carly’s Law, which unties the hands of doctors, allowing them to prescribe cannabidiol (CBD) to patients suffering from neurological conditions like epilepsy. The law also lays the groundwork for […]
In a big step forward for patients suffering from intractable epilepsy in South Carolina, an amended bill that proposes access to cannabidiol oil for epilepsy patients with a medical prescription has passed the SC Senate. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives. The Story Behind the Cannabidiol Bill SC It’s a scenario playing out […]
“Weed the People” is a new documentary where filmmakers Abby Epstein and Ricki Lake take an honest look at the “underground world of herbal medicine,” specifically cannabis. The vast majority of people view cannabis (marijuana) as a dangerous recreational drug. It is a view shared and promoted by many governments around the world, including the […]
How would you react if you discovered that the United States government believes that marijuana is beneficial and may serve as a cure for various illnesses? And that the same government has a patent, No. 6630507, to not only acknowledge but own the idea? If you’re like most Americans, this fact may come as a […]