Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the two main components in the cannabis plant. Typically, these are taken together when the user smokes or ingests marijuana. However, each substance is different and provides users with different experiences when taken or used separately.
THC is the main psychoactive component in the cannabis plant and it's what makes its users feel high or impaired. THC can affect your bodily functions, eating habits, sleeping habits, and can alter your body’s perception to feel pain. Many people take THC to help them relax, but THC can also be used to help people with more serious issues including digestive problems and chronic pain.
THC has been known to come along with some temporary negative side effects, although mild. Side effects may include an increased heart rate, lack of coordination, confusion, dry mouth, red eyes, and memory problems. However, THC cannot cause serious issues or overdose.
THC is most commonly taken by being inhaled via smoking or vaping, and ingested via edibles, but can also be utilized through oils and tinctures, and topically through patches, creams, and lotions.
CBD is non-psychoactive, meaning that taking it will not get you high or alter your perception. Unlike THC, CBD can be used more frequently and is more easily accessible, for medicinal, supplemental, and dietary purposes. Also unlike THC, CBD can also be found in hemp plants. You may be able to buy CBD in local apothecaries or grocery stores whereas THC can only be purchased legally in states that allow it recreationally, or in states that allow it medicinally with a medical card.
CBD can be taken for many different reasons. Most commonly, CBD is taken to help with chronic pain, inflammation, nausea, migraines, and seizures. CBD has also been known to help with a number of issues and diseases including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Parkinsons, depression, anxiety, ADHD, diabetes, IBS, and more. Furthermore, CBD can help those suffering from PTSD, schizophrenia, and addiction. CBD has only a few negative side effects as some users have reported feeling light-headed, tired, and occasionally, dry mouth.
CBD can be taken and used in a variety of different forms including oils and tinctures, salves, lotions and creams, pills and capsules, patches, gummies and edibles, and inhalation by vaping.
CBD can provide its users with many benefits medicinally. Always take caution and do your research before using CBD, as side effects and experiences can vary for different people.
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