CBD Anxiety Wellbeing Health Plan

By Betty West


When it comes to anxiety and depression, health care providers are often quick to prescribe a number of different anti-depressants. While this is the case, there are now other options such as CBD Anxiety Wellbeing. While some anti-depressants have proven successful, others often need to replaced over the course of treatment.

When it comes to CBD, it is a compound originally discovered in 1940 in what is better known as the cannabis or hemp plant. CBD extract comes from the cannabis plant, the same plant which produces THC found in marijuana. While this is the case, there have been over one hundred different cannabinoids found in the cannabis or hemp plant, including hemp extract. To date, CBD oil has been proven effective in relieving pain and treating epilepsy, movement disorders and anxiety.

The most effective way to ingest CBD oil is by using a dropper and placing drops under the tongue. Proper dosage depends on the height and weight of the individual. In addition, there are a number of consumable CBD products including drinks, edibles, salves as well as others which can be smoked or vaped. Some of these include cough drops, honey sticks, gummies, coffee beans, energy drinks, soda and dog treats.

CBD is currently available with or without traces of THC. For, one version contains CBD as the active ingredient with no trace of THC. Whereas, the other version contains trace amounts of THC while CBD remains the active ingredient.

While the cannabidiol drug Epidiolex has been approved by the FDA in the United States for the treatment of epilepsy, there remains some confusion as to the legality of CBD in different states. In addition, there are side effects depending on the potency of the product and length of use. These side effects can include sleeping problems, weakness, malaise, fatigue, diarrhea and decreased appetite.

The United States FDA has provided Epidiolex a Schedule V rating, while non-Epiodiolex CBD still remains a Schedule I drug. With this being the case, CBDs remain prohibited in a number of areas in the United States. Regardless, a number of head shops and stores continue to stock, shelve and sell these products.

While there are only a few side effects with regards to CBDs, the potential of drug interaction still exist. As such, it is important to review information related to any drug whether prescription or over the counter which may have a negative interaction with CBD. In most cases, these are going to include those of a narcotic nature, which in some cases could lead to severe drowsiness or disorientation.

As with marijuana, the prescription form of CBD is much stronger than the products currently being sold on the open market. One such drug, Nabiximols contains equal portions of THC and CBD. Considered an aspect of medical marijuana, the drug was approved by Health Canada in 2005 in the treatment of MS. Whereas, in 2007, the drug received approval from Health Canada for use in cancer patients for pain associated with the disease. Since that time, cannabinoids have been shown to kill cancer cells, as such the drugs are also being used in an attempt to stop Cancer metastasis in cancer patients.




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