Some people managing conditions like PTSD, anxiety and depression use marijuana while taking antidepressants, and the combination carries real risks. Cannabis can change how your body processes certain antidepressants and can interact with the same brain chemistry these medications target. Here is what is currently known about mixing marijuana with antidepressants, what symptoms to watch […]
A marijuana tolerance break, often called a T-break, is a planned pause from cannabis use that gives your brain’s CB1 receptors time to recover from the downregulation that builds tolerance. If you use cannabis daily, whether for a qualifying medical condition or for general wellness, you may notice that the amount you once relied on […]
To read a cannabis product label, start with THC and CBD per serving, then the package total, the recommended dose, the batch number that ties the product to its lab certificate of analysis, and the warnings. THC percentages, CBD milligrams, batch numbers, terpene panels, warning icons. If you don’t know what you’re looking at, it’s […]
CBD vs THC comes down to one difference: THC binds directly to CB1 receptors in the brain and causes a high, and CBD does not. If you’re researching medical marijuana for the first time, these are the two compounds you will hear about first; they are chemically similar but behave very differently in your body, […]
CBD for autism is a question many parents and caregivers ask when they look beyond traditional therapies. So far the research gives a cautious answer: a 2021 trial of 150 young people found mixed results, current research does not suggest CBD changes the core features of autism, and Florida does not name autism as a […]
Dementia affects memory, mood, and daily function, and many families are looking for anything that might ease the symptoms. CBD has come up often in that search, especially as more states expand access to medical marijuana. But the research is still early, and for now CBD is unproven for dementia. Below, you’ll find what studies […]
Is CBD the same as marijuana? No, though many patients assume a CBD product bought at a gas station is medical marijuana, and that confusion has real consequences for how care gets delivered. The CBD vs. marijuana difference comes down to THC and the law: hemp CBD has no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC under […]
CBD is widely marketed as natural and non-intoxicating, and some people use it for pain, stress, sleep or nausea, symptoms that can be hard during pregnancy. But is CBD safe during pregnancy? At this time, no CBD product has been proven safe for use during pregnancy. Major medical organizations, including the FDA, CDC, and American […]
CBD is extracted by running a solvent such as ethanol, or carbon dioxide under pressure, through dried hemp to pull out the cannabinoids and terpenes, then removing the solvent and refining the oil; in Florida the result may be sold only with an independent lab’s certificate of analysis. The final product in a bottle of […]
Not everyone looking for relief from stress, pain, or anxiety is ready to use cannabis. Some people want natural options, while others are exploring alternatives due to legal, work, or personal reasons. The most common marijuana alternatives are CBD, adaptogenic herbs such as ashwagandha, herbal blends and therapies such as CBT and mindfulness. NIH finds […]
