CBD101
CBD 101

USING CBD PRODUCTS

CBD has grown in popularity during recent times. If you’re completely new to CBD, we’re here to help.
On this page, you’ll find answers to some of the questions we’re asked most.
CBD is one of more than 60 components in the marijuana plant. Behind THC, its typically the second-most common cannabinoid in the plant. CBD is not made synthetically and not all strains of marijuana contain CBD in the buds. However, every cannabis plant, which include hemp plants as well as marijuana plants, contain CBD in the stem and seeds. CBD infused oils can even be used in cooking. Many studies have been done just on CBD. A non-profit group called Project CBD compiles and publishes CBD research.
Dosing depends on the use and the strength of the product. As an example, 1 milliliter of a rather strong CBD oil may have 50 milligrams of CBD, and most people consume somewhere between 10 and 50mg daily. Be sure to carefully read the product label and dosing instructions before using.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CBD & THC?

THC gives the user a “high feeling” by binding to certain central nervous system receptors. CBD is differently shaped and binds to different molecules in the body that are outside the CNS.

WILL USING CBD PRODUCTS MAKE ME HIGH?

No, CBD products have no such effect. THC is responsible for producing that feeling, not CBD. To the contrary, some CBD research has shown an ability to prevent THC molecules from binding to receptors. That’s why it is sometimes used to combat the paranoid feeling some THC users feel.

HOW DOES MARIJUANA DIFFER FROM HEMP?

Both are a variety of cannabis found in the same plant species. CBD is typically abundant in both varieties. But CBD is found in the stem and seeds of the plant, not the buds (or the part that is smoked). The hemp plant is a totally different strain of cannabis that has a very high CBD content and virtually no THC. If the hemp plant’s THC level is greater than 0.3%, it’s technically considered a marijuana plant. Nearly all CBD products are harvested from the industrial hemp plant.

HOW DOES CBD OIL WORK?

CBD oil is a liquid extracted from the cannabis plant and contains nearly pure CBD. It’s normally made from the hemp plant’s seeds, as well as the industrial hemp’s stems. CBD works by binding to receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system. Nearly every cell and tissue in the body contains these receptors, which is why there are so many uses for CBD.

WHAT ABOUT ONLINE PURCHASING OF CBD PRODUCTS?
Make sure you are purchasing your products from a reputable source, and the products contain less than 0.3% THC in order to ensure legal compliance. Although carrying marijuana across state lines (from states where it is legal into states where it is not) is against the law, you can take hemp and hemp-based products across. Don’t forget that many people around the world use CBD products daily.
HOW IS THE PRODUCT DERIVED FROM THE PLANT?

Extraction using carbon dioxide is the best way to get pure CBD isolate, which is clear/white crystal in appearance. This method also leaves almost no trace of chemicals in the product. CBD can also be extracted using alcohol. With this method, ethanol, butane, or hexane is run through the plant and then evaporated, leaving only the active cannabinoid. But this way can be hazardous because the excess butane or hexane stays in the products. Vegetable oil can also be used. Just grind the plant and heat it in boiling oil for roughly 2 hours.

WHAT ABOUT THE LEGALITY OF CBD OIL?

CBD is naturally legal in any state that has legalized medical marijuana. But outside of these states, it gets a bit more ambiguous. ProjectCBD.org states that “Federal law prohibits U.S. farmers from cultivating hemp as a commercial crop, but the sale of imported, low-THC, industrial hemp products is permitted in the United States.” Going by the letter of the law, this means that the CBD product is legal to buy, sell, and transport across state lines if the CBD comes from the seeds and stem of industrial hemp and contains less than 0.3% THC. CBD products continue to grow in popularity.

DOES CBD AFFECT THE READINGS OF A DRUG TEST?

If the CBD product is of high quality and contains less than 0.3% THC, then it should not show up on such a test. However, some CBD products contain more THC than is claimed, and this is where potential problems can occur. Studies have shown that people who consume 6mg of THC daily have a 25% chance of failing a drug test, which is roughly 2,000mg of CBD oil that contains less than 0.3% THC.

CAN CBD CAUSE A FALSE POSITIVE?

At no point can we guarantee that a false positive on a drug test will not occur. CBD and THC-9 at this point are difficult to distinguish in field tests and other quantifiable drug tests. We do not recommend you take the product if this is a sensitive issue at your workplace, instead show your employer our HPLC lab reports for our CBD products to begin starting the conversation.

WHAT ABOUT SAFETY ISSUES?

The only potential side effect occurs from using vaping CBD oils that were manufactured using thinning agents like propylene glycol. When burned, formaldehyde is made, which causes cancer. CBD oils extracted using carbon dioxide are much safer to use. Otherwise, no known side effects have been found with CBD, although some people experience drowsiness, feeling lightheaded, low blood pressure, and dry mouth.

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