CBD and Alcohol: What to Know
CBD cocktails and infused drinks have become a trend, so it is common to wonder whether CBD and alcohol mix well. Here is what is known. Both can make you drowsy Drowsiness is one of the side effects the FDA lists for CBD, and alcohol is a depressant. Using them together may increase sleepiness. If […]
Can You Take Too Much CBD?
CBD has a strong safety record in research, but that does not mean more is always better. Here is what to know about taking too much. What research shows The World Health Organization’s 2018 review described CBD as generally well tolerated with a good safety profile. Clinical studies have given people much larger amounts than […]
Does CBD Make Your Eyes Red?
Red eyes are often associated with marijuana, so some people wonder whether CBD causes them too. Here is the answer. Red eyes are linked to THC The red-eye effect is linked to THC, which can widen the small blood vessels in the eyes. CBD is a different compound, and red eyes are not among the […]
Does CBD Affect Appetite?
Some people notice a change in appetite after using CBD, and others notice nothing. Here is what is known. Appetite changes are a listed side effect The FDA lists changes in appetite as one of the possible side effects of CBD. In clinical studies, some participants reported eating more and others reported eating less. Effects […]
Can You Use CBD and Drive?
If you use CBD, it makes sense to ask whether it is safe to drive afterward. Here is what is known. What research shows A 2020 study published in JAMA (Arkell et al.) tested drivers on a closed course after they vaporized cannabis that was CBD-dominant. Their driving was not significantly different from placebo. Cannabis […]
How Long Does CBD Stay in Your System?
How long CBD stays in your body depends on how much you take, how often you take it, how you take it and your own metabolism. Here is what is known. What “half-life” means A compound’s half-life is the time it takes for the amount in your blood to drop by half. A 2018 review […]
Is CBD Addictive?
It is a fair question to ask about anything you plan to use regularly. Here is what the research says about CBD and dependence. What the World Health Organization found In 2018 the World Health Organization’s Expert Committee on Drug Dependence reviewed the evidence on cannabidiol. It concluded that in humans, CBD shows no effects […]
Hemp Oil vs. CBD Oil: What’s the Difference?
“Hemp oil” and “CBD oil” are often used as if they mean the same thing, but they are different products made from different parts of the hemp plant. Knowing the difference helps you buy what you actually want. Hemp seed oil Hemp seed oil is pressed from hemp seeds, the same way other cooking oils […]
CBD Restaurants and Cafes: The Rise of CBD Menus
Over the last few years, CBD has shown up on menus at coffee shops, juice bars and restaurants across the country. Here is why, and what businesses should know before adding it. Why CBD came to menus The 2018 Farm Bill made hemp-derived CBD legal at the federal level, and customer interest followed. Cafes added […]
How to Read a CBD Lab Report
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a lab report that shows what is in a CBD product. Reading one takes a few minutes and tells you far more than any label. Here is how to read the main sections. 1. Check that the report matches the product At the top of the COA you will […]