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CBD: Curing the Common Misconceptions
CBD is in an ever-evolving area of gray in what has been a traditionally black and white area, regarding the topic of cannabis when it comes to its use and legality. Unfortunately, for a long time, and even to this day, most just lump everything into the same category as marijuana or ‘weed’ for short, this is hardly the case with distinct differences existing between the two. Then there’s hemp… yet another category that stems (pun intended) from the same plant. With so many advocates and proponents of legalization these days, and some states even legalizing medicinal marijuana use, it’s about time some clarity was shed on the topic.
By Drew Peters7 years ago in Potent
CBD in Recovery: Am I Still Sober?
When I got sober, CBD oil was all the rage. Every vape store and health store had CBD oil at the front counter and attractive advertisements enveloped the outside of the buildings promoting all of the health benefits of taking CBD oil. Naturally, I was curious about it. After all, I had always been a marijuana advocate, even as a sober individual, because I had seen how much CBD cream had helped my mother manage her rheumatoid arthritis. I was curious because my anxiety was controlling my life. I couldn't take medication for it because the only ones that worked were narcotics.
By Cassidy Webb7 years ago in Potent
Cannabis
Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes. The main psychoactive part of cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol, one of 483 known compounds in the plant, including at least 65 other cannabinoids.
By Jarvis puels7 years ago in Potent
Can CBD Ease Chronic Back Pain?
Nearly 80 percent of Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. For some, this means localized lower back pain, but for others it’s an overall debilitating pain from neck to waist. While many have turned to prescription pain meds, new research has found that holistic remedies can also offer daily relief from back pain.
By Carlos Fox7 years ago in Potent
CBD Hemp Oil in the Treatment of Animal Disease
CBD hemp oil has become exceedingly popular over the past few years. The Internet is abuzz with talk about its health benefits, and Internet users keep sharing their stories. It turns out that even animals can profit from it.
By Kathy T. Cooley7 years ago in Potent
Why Do You Get Red Eyes After Smoking Weed?
One of the clearest signs that you have smoked cannabis sativa is red eyes. That’s especially for new users and others who are prone to bloodshot eyes. Not to say that there is anything wrong with having red eyes after smoking a joint of weed. Bloodshot eyes occur as a side effect of smoking weed and are not dangerous. It is completely normal.
By Kathy T. Cooley7 years ago in Potent
My Experience with Cannabis
Society has this very negative association with cannabis, and its time that it's addressed because its quite childish really, but we are so misinformed its not even funny and the things in life that are actually good and helpful for humanity have been painted in a completely negative light to seem like the worst thing in the world for us, and those things that are actually very destructive and detrimental for the wellbeing of humans are painted in a strangely positive light.
By Osana Lindsay7 years ago in Potent
7 Medicinal & Therapeutic Uses of CBD Oil
To start with a basic understanding, CBD oil is a component to be found in Industrial Hemp, which is one of the varieties of cannabis sativa plant. Now, both CBD and marijuana are derived from the same genus, but the former contains a lower amount of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), 0.3 percent or less, and the later contains a concentration of 15 percent to 40 percent. THC is a component which makes you feel high due to its psychoactive properties. The question arises here that how can CBD oil benefit human health in any manner? Its history is dated a long time back when ancient healers made use of its medicinal benefits to treat patients. In the current scenario, clinical and lab-tested researches have proved CBD oil to benefit treating certain symptoms with the right dosage. Here are some medicinal and therapeutic uses of CBD oil in general:
By Kathy T. Cooley7 years ago in Potent
The 12 Most Famous Stoners of All Time
When people hear the word pothead, they often think of characteristics such as sleepy, lazy, and unmotivated. However, this collection of people couldn't be more opposite. These are some of the most famous, talented, and richest people in the world. They work hard, play hard, and fight for what they believe in. Many of these celebrities claim weed has saved them from more dangerous paths and influenced some of their greatest work. There are comedians, TV personalities, song writers, and singers who all smoke weed, and a lot of it. Instead of hiding behind their fame, they use their exposure as a platform to share their personal use of weed, assist in national legalization efforts, and promote the use of medical marijuana. They find no shame in their pot smoking game; and for that, I applaud them. Here are 12 of the coolest, most famous stoners of all times.
By Jus L'amore7 years ago in Potent
Introducing: Chronique Living™
What is Chronique Living in the PNW? (CLIPNW) [CHRONIQUE - chron·ic /ˈkränik/] What is Chronique Living™ in the PNW? Located in Southern Oregon, this is a project designed around achieving optimum wellness through science, spirituality, and cannabis. When I first started thinking of creating a wellness platform, I had three goals in mind: to spread the word about the connections between our guts, brains, and autoimmune health; promote healing through the foods we eat, as well as taking my first steps into the world of alternative medicines.
By Jess Didway7 years ago in Potent
