A new study aiming to explore the efficacy of CBD as a treatment for crack use disorder found that people who took the cannabinoid had better health outcomes and fewer adverse health events compared to those who took more conventional pharmaceutical treatments. “The main implications of this study point to CBD as a powerful and promising therapeutic tool for people with CUD,” … [Read more...] about CBD Is A ‘Powerful And Promising’ Treatment For Crack Use Disorder—With Fewer Side Effects Than Conventional Therapies, Study Finds
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CBD’s Potential To Treat Pain, Cancer, Schizophrenia, COVID And Other Conditions Highlighted In New Scientific Review
A new scientific review highlights the potential of CBD to treat and manage the symptoms of conditions like epilepsy, pain, cancer, schizophrenia, diabetes and COVID-19, among others. The wide-ranging 11-page review takes up the broad task of trying “to summarize comprehensively the impact of cannabis on human health,” finding that while the field has yet to be thoroughly … [Read more...] about CBD’s Potential To Treat Pain, Cancer, Schizophrenia, COVID And Other Conditions Highlighted In New Scientific Review
Study says CBD is bogus as pain remedy, producers ‘trading on hope and despair’
CBD products do not reduce chronic pain, are potentially harmful to health, and are ultimately a waste of money, according to new research from the UK published in a leading medical journal.A team at the University of Bath led the research project, carried out on behalf of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) and published in the Journal of Pain from Dutch … [Read more...] about Study says CBD is bogus as pain remedy, producers ‘trading on hope and despair’
Nebraska Bill Aims To Increase Taxes on CBD, Hemp Products by 100%
A recent property tax relief bill in Nebraska is seeking to create new income opportunities for the state, including a variety of sales tax exemptions. This includes adding sales taxes for products like candy and soda, as well as services such as pet care and grooming, but most importantly, adding a 100% tax to CBD and hemp products. Legislative Bill 388 was recently passed by … [Read more...] about Nebraska Bill Aims To Increase Taxes on CBD, Hemp Products by 100%
CT CBD shop owner’s new AI tool makes public testimony easier: ‘A brave new world’
A Connecticut CBD shop owner has developed an artificial intelligence tool to help like-minded residents submit official testimony to the state legislature.The tool will, Kenneth Bastian explained, produce written testimony with a minimum of input, and provide a link and assistance in submitting it. A separate tool will produce emails that can be sent to local representatives. … [Read more...] about CT CBD shop owner’s new AI tool makes public testimony easier: ‘A brave new world’
More people are using CBD products. There’s still little research on the benefits and risks
FILE - CBD wax is displayed at a shop in Sunset Hills, Mo., on June 27, 2019. CBD use increased 50% in the past four years, according to a new survey published Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in the Journal of the American Medical Association. (Brian Munoz/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP, File) CBD use increased 50% in the past four years, according to a new survey published Wednesday … [Read more...] about More people are using CBD products. There’s still little research on the benefits and risks
New study reveals the states most interested in using CBD as searches for ‘CBD’ rise 197% in the past decade
The research, carried out by CBD and Hemp resource Nature and Bloom, examined Google Trends data over the past 12 months of search terms frequently used in relation to CBD. These terms were then combined to give each state a 'total search score', the lower the score the higher the state ranks, revealing which states are the most interested in using CBD. The study revealed that … [Read more...] about New study reveals the states most interested in using CBD as searches for ‘CBD’ rise 197% in the past decade
Connecticut’s THC laws are changing and CBD makers are concerned: ‘It’s insanity’
CBD shops and hemp farms are bracing as state officials recently warned of enforcement of a newly signed law against the sale of some products containing THC. A letter was sent earlier this month to hemp- and CBD-related businesses from the state Department of Consumer Protection warning that, “The sale of high-THC hemp products and synthetic cannabinoids at unauthorized … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s THC laws are changing and CBD makers are concerned: ‘It’s insanity’
DEA Doubles Down on Decision To Fire Agent Who Tried To Replace Opioids With CBD
The Drug Enforcement Administration recently defended their decision to fire an “outstanding” special agent fired earlier this year for using CBD oil to replace his pain medication, a decision which caused him to test positive for cannabis on a drug test. According to court documents, Special Agent Anthony Armour filed a wrongful termination lawsuit in May of this year against … [Read more...] about DEA Doubles Down on Decision To Fire Agent Who Tried To Replace Opioids With CBD
Use of CBD Products Cause Positive Drug Test
Our foremost responsibility is ensuring the safety of the passengers and crew we serve daily. As dedicated professionals in the air transportation industry, it is paramount that we strictly adhere to the guidelines set by the Department of Transportation (DOT), particularly those concerning drug testing. We would like to emphasize the seriousness of this matter. Regardless of … [Read more...] about Use of CBD Products Cause Positive Drug Test
