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According to a recent survey conducted by cannabis market research firm the Brightfield Group and HelloMD, nearly half of CBD (cannabidiol) users give up prescription drugs and over the counter medications in favor of the non-psychoactive substance. By: Carey Wedler/ANTIMEDIA — According to a recent survey conducted by cannabis market research firm the Brightfield Group

Cannabidiol, or CBD for short, is a phyto-cannabinoid found in cannabis plants. However, it does not cause the same psychoactive effects as other naturally occurring cannabinoids (such as tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC). CBD induces feelings of sleepiness and tranquility, making it suitable for insomnia and other sleep disorders; CBD can be used to alleviate symptoms of

Hailed as an effective treatment for sleep disorders, anxiety, addiction, and other medical problems, CBD oil has fueled a billion dollar industry seemingly overnight. In states across the U.S., the once-controversial natural remedy is being infused into gummy bears, baked into muffins, and blended into lattes. Although there’s no shortage of CBD oil products on

In a recent survey of medical marijuana users, 76 percent of respondents reported using cannabis for relaxation and 65 percent as a sleep aid. The survey, conducted by HelloMD—the “largest community of patients using marijuana for health and wellness in the country”—also found that comorbid, insomnia-inducing factors were also popular reasons for weed intake: stress

More than 30 states are now taking part in hemp farming and processing trials under government supervision ahead of changes in law that will set the industry on a progressive path. With legislative developments almost daily, the USA is clearly on the way to becoming one of the world’s leading hemp farming and producing nations.

Former horseman John Lyons and his wife Jody, a Registered Nurse, started turning their 70-acre ranch into the Colorado Hemp Institute (CHI) three years ago. The enterprise currently encompasses several indoor grows and corporate offices with a research lab under construction. Key Takeaways: Plans to  Develop both a testing lab and CBD oil extraction facility Focusing

CBD oil is an amazing supplement, but now it’s also a growing industry and that means there are unscrupulous scam-artists trying to rip off consumers, too. Are there signs of quality CBD oil that you can use to determine if it’s reliable or snake oil?   Key Takeaways How is the manufacturer making the CBD

Early research and anecdotal testimonials show that CBD has helped pets in many different ways. Here’s a preliminary list of various conditions that CBD has been found to help treat (and/or cure): Allergies Anxiety Appetite Arthritis Cancer Chronic Pain Deteriorating Quality of Life Digestive Issues Fatty Tumors Glaucoma Homeostasis Inflammatory Bowel Disease Inflammation Joint &

The 2017 Hemp Summit was an industry event held in Loveland, Colorado in partnership with the NoCo Hemp Expo. Over 4,700 people attended NoCo4 making it the largest international hemp gathering in the world. The Hemp Summit, owned by Hemp Business Journal, is an annual gathering of hemp-focused investors, founders and CEOs. The networking at the Hemp Summit is unprecedented