By Graham Abbott, ganjapreneur.com

A recent survey of more than 1,450 CBD consumers revealed that most use CBD to treat chronic pain, and 84% believe CBD is an effective replacement for opioids.

About 84% of CBD consumers believe the cannabinoid is an effective alternative to opioids, according to a recent study from AmericanMarijuana.org.

The study surveyed 1,453 consumers who reported using CBD as a pain relief treatment. While the majority of respondents were both regular CBD consumers and millennials, non-regular users represented about one-third of respondents, while Baby Boomers represented about 8% of respondents, Gen Z represented about 12%, and Gen X about 19%.
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A whopping 97% of respondents reported using fewer opioids after starting CBD — about 57% said they were using fewer opioids while some 40% said they had stopped their opioid use altogether. 53% of respondents said that CBD had become their only source of pain relief.

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By Mary Biles, ProjectCBD.org

In the recent annals of medical cannabis history, a defining moment came in 2013 when CNN Health Correspondent Sanjay Gupta reported on how the seemingly miraculous antiseizure effects of cannabidiol (CBD) transformed the life of a five-year-old Colorado resident, Charlotte Figi. Where 17 other anti-epilepsy medications had failed to control Charlotte’s grand mal seizures, a CBD-rich cannabis oil extract brought them down to almost zero.

Suddenly, arguing that cannabis had no therapeutic benefit became untenable and medical cannabis acquired a new legitimacy – even if the U.S. government is still playing catch-up seven years later.
As fate would have it, Charlotte and her devoted parents were lucky to get some prescient advice from an unsung hero. Without the willingness of a self-confessed “conservative” physician to recommend high CBD/low THC cannabis for Charlotte, we might still be living in a far more hostile medical cannabis environment.
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That physician is Alan Shackelford, MD.

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By Ali Luffman, Healthtechzone.com

Marijuana is everywhere nowadays. You can see it in the news, on social media, in magazines, and on the internet. It has made many people curious about the potential uses of the plant. However, you may not be aware that someone is talking about cannabis as they may use the term ‘CBD’. Many people have never heard of CBD, and they get confused when weed is associated with it. If you don't understand what CBD is, how it works, and its potential health benefits, then here is everything you need to know.

What Is Cannabidiol (CBD)?

It is a cannabinoid that is produced in the hemp plant. There are many strains of the plant, but the Sativa strain is mostly used to make CBD. It is extracted from the cannabis buds and flowers.

People often think that all forms of marijuana make people ‘high’ but in reality it’s the THC that gives the high feeling. CBD is a non-psychoactive drug, which means it doesn't give a euphoric feeling when consumed.
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Marijuana gets its flavor and taste from compounds called terpenes. But don’t think they are artificially added, they are naturally found in the plant. These compounds can either be psychoactive or non-psychoactive.

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By Katie Jones. Great article!!!

​For many consumers, cannabis plays a significant role in the treatment of medical conditions and managing general well-being. As a result, certain products have seen a rapid increase in popularity in recent years.

But while awareness of these products is at an all-time high, false or misleading information continues to cause confusion, and creates an unnecessary barrier for consumers who want to experiment with, or try different products.
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For example, 69% of cannabidiol (CBD) products are reported to have inaccurate labeling, so it’s no surprise that some consumers are uncertain about the suitability of these products and are hesitant to invest.

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By Matthew Elmes, PhD. ​Another great article from our friends at Project CBD!

A recent story hit my newsfeed – and hit it over and over again – about how “New research shows that cannabis can prevent or treat COVID!” Examples can be seen here, here, and here.

Cannabis is often touted as a ‘cure-all’, and while there is indeed a wide range of verified therapeutic properties associated with cannabis use, there is also no shortage of anecdotal claims that are, well, bullshit. As someone who wrote and defended a PhD dissertation about how cannabinoids are working inside of our bodies, these claims tend to get under my skin probably more than they rightfully should.

The headlines I read about cannabis and COVID definitely caused my well-honed bullshit-meter to tingle, but the story was being so widely reported that I decided to give it the benefit of the doubt and actually read the full study being cited by these news outlets with an open mind.  For the reader’s convenience, the study in question by 5 researchers at the University of Lethbridge can be found here.

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​By Martin A. Lee. Thank you Project CBD for this great article!

Ancient peoples attuned to ecological subtleties referred to certain consciousness-altering plants and fungi as “teachers.” What has cannabis taught humankind?

Long before the written word, cannabis figured prominently in the shamanistic traditions of many cultures, which found uses for virtually every part of the plant. The stalk provided fiber for cordage and cloth; the seeds, a rich source of protein and essential fatty acids, were eaten as food; and the roots and resinous flower tops were used in medicinal and ritual preparations. 

What accounts for the herb’s broad and enduring appeal? Scientific efforts to pinpoint the psychoactive ingredients that cause the mild euphoria beloved by cannabis enthusiasts began in the 19th century. But investigators were stymied by the complex, lipophilic (oily) nature of the plant, which required sophisticated technology to probe and parse.

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