FAQ

This is a very complex question. Before beginning to answer it in our way, I think it is important to point out one of the biggest differences and most asked of our team, and that is: Does CBD make you “high”? CBD is the nonpsychoactive compound. That means it doesn’t produce the “high” associated with THC.

Cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the two most abundant cannabinoids found naturally in hemp.

Classed as phytocannabinoids (as opposed to endocannabinoids and cannabinoids that are manufactured artificially), both CBD and THC interact with specific cells mainly in our brains (but also in other organs), causing a number of different effects in our bodies.

Both CBD and THC have a wide range of applications and are similar at the molecular level. This has led the public to often confuse them, and even the scientific community believed that CBD and THC were in fact the same substance until relatively recently.

However, the chemical properties of CBD and THC vary widely enough to classify THC as a psychotropic drug strictly controlled by federal authorities, while CBD is regarded as legal and safe worldwide.

Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation surrounding these substances, propagated in part by interests that seek to promote one substance over the other. We will give you the lowdown on some scientific facts about both CBD and THC, explaining objectively and in simple terms the differences between CBD and THC.

CBD VS THC IN CLINICAL APPLICATION

CBDBoth CBD and THC interact with cells within our bodies by activating the cannabinoid receptors. Without venturing too deeply into technical terms, we can say that these receptors are responsible for transmitting signals within our bodies, causing different physiological effects.

Some cannabinoids are shown to be capable of clinically desirable effects.  Others cause undesirable psychotropic effects in our bodies (such as getting “high,” or causing depression, etc.), and a few of these substances cause both desirable and undesirable effects.

Currently, there are no documented studies we are aware that show undesirable effects from CBD.  However, there are many studies showing CBD to cause only clinically desirable effects or no effects at all. (Not only that, but CBD has also been shown to protect against the negative effects of THC).

THC,THC was the first phytocannabinoid that was discovered and has been much more extensively researched than CBD.

We know with fairly high certainty that THC is strongly psychoactive and can be intoxicating even in small amounts. This means that THC can alter your behavior and cause you to lose control of your faculties, properties that make it a popular (illegal) recreational drug in the form of marijuana.

Nonetheless, THC has desirable medical applications and has been shown to be effective as a moderate-strength analgesic (a type of drug that offers relief from pain) and an effective form of treatment for the symptoms of “serious” diseases.

These invaluable properties of THC have given rise to the use of marijuana for legal medical purposes.

Overall, it is generally accepted that CBD is safer than THC for a number of reasons. There have been certain studies that found statistically significant correlations between long-term use of THC and certain psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, depression, and psychosis.

However, we must note here that in scientific studies such as these, correlation does not imply causation; that is, the usage of THC might be linked to psychiatric disorders without necessarily being that root cause of them. (Much like lighters are linked to smoking, but possession of a lighter does not necessarily mean you are a smoker.)

As we have also seen above, CBD is considered to have wider applications than THC. Since CBD has been much less studied than THC, scientists assume that there are many new applications of CBD that haven’t yet been discovered. On the other hand, THC’s applications are more or less completely explored by now due to all the research on medical marijuana over the past decade.

We always enjoy hearing new success stories from people who have used our CBD. We find that many people who originally take CBD find additional benefits after taking it regularly.Jace Clinical Solutions encourages you to consult your physician to see if CBD could be beneficial to you. We are not here to make specific claims as to the effectiveness it may have on you individually. There is plenty of research that has been done and is ongoing which you can share with your physician to have a good discussion about the possibilities.You can find a long list of therapeutic benefits found in studies about CBD. One thorough reference was published by Pisanti, S., et al. that you can find summarized by the World Health Organization here (refer to page 18).

CBD (cannabidiol) is one of a group of unique chemical compounds that are found only in the cannabis plant. These chemical compounds are known collectively as cannabinoids.

The cannabis plant contains over 500 natural compounds (not all of them necessarily cannabinoids), so there’s great potential for further discovery.

Cannabinoids can be subdivided into groups based on where they are found. The three distinct classes of cannabinoids are:

• Phytocannabinoids (found in plants)
• Endocannabinoids (found naturally in the body)
• Synthetic cannabinoids (produced in a lab)

CBD and THC are phytocannabinoids.

CBD oil for sale (if it’s legal) is made from hemp (cannabis sativa) and contains little or no THC. THC oil is made from cannabis plants which contain a high amount of THC and usually very little CBD. THC oil is also called Cannabis Oil or Rick-Simpson oil and is illegal in most parts of the world because of the high concentration of THC.

Consult your clinician for the answer to this question. The use of CBD varies per person and product. Do not base your dosage on what has worked for someone you know that tells you what worked for them. Not only are we all made differently, we each have our own unique history with the use of substances, medications, supplements, and other things we put in our body. Because of this, we all have different body chemistry, and this will affect how our body reacts to CBD. We will share a table that one of our physicians uses with their clients. This is simply being provided as a starting point to begin a conversation with your physician.

Similar to many other supplements or medicines?it takes time for CBD to start working.

In order to deliver its benefits, CBD first needs to be absorbed into our bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, it can then be distributed throughout the Endocannabinoid System where the cannabinoid receptors in CBD can bond with the receptors in our body.

The interaction between these receptors is the catalyst behind the many benefits of CBD.

The short answer is that it varies based on several key factors?the usage method, the quality and type of CBD, and your body’s weight, metabolic rate, and composition.

The long answer will explain how each of these factors come into play and how you can use this knowledge to understand how CBD will work for you.

How You Take the CBD Matters

Each consumption method delivers CBD to the bloodstream by a different route.

What’s important to understand is that each route will pass through various digestive functions of our body, breaking down and filtering the CBD along the way. Depending on the dosage of CBD you take, only a percentage actually reaches the bloodstream.

Your consumption method not only affects how much CBD reaches the bloodstream, it affects how quickly the CBD will get there. Less digestive functions to go through, means less time that it’ll take to reach the bloodstream.

The Quality and Type of CBD Matters

The next factor actually comes into play before CBD enters your body?the quality and type of CBD. CBD Quality

Low-quality CBD products have issues that can complicate the absorption process, slowing down how we process substances.

Type of CBD

Additional extraction and manufacturing processes, such as micro-encapsulation, can breakdown CBD into smaller particles, resulting a higher and quicker bioavailability rate.

Your Body Weight and Mass?—?Your body weight and mass has a profound impact on how your body consumes any substance. Simply put, a larger body mass will require more of a substance to feel its affects. As a result, it will take the body longer to process the larger quantity of that substance.

Your Metabolic Rate?—?Your metabolic rate is the rate of your body’s metabolism, which is the process of breaking down compounds and synthesizing compounds to achieve vital functions in the body. Many factors affect your metabolism, which naturally affects how quickly your body processes CBD.

Your Body’s Composition?—?Your body’s composition includes the composition of various parts of the body, each of which will have an impact on how quickly your body will process CBD.

CBD oil without THC will not make you high. CBD has a relaxing and analgesic effect which someone might consider a “high”.

We do not make any medical claims. Many people, including our customers, benefit from CBD. If you want to know if CBD can help with a particular illness or condition, please consult your physician.