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15MarMarch 15, 2021

What Employers Should Know About CBD

CBD’s popularity continues to grow and with it is an increase in more positive tests for tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, the component of cannabis that produces a high. Since this can lead to a number of problems in the workplace, employers need to know as much as possible about CBD products, what they’re used for and if they contain any THC. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a molecule extracted from either cannabis (marijuana) or hemp. If it comes from the cannabis plant,...

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

A new and somewhat mysterious syndrome, known as cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome or CHS for short, is affecting some individuals who smoke cannabis 3 to 5 times a day for an average of between 5 to 15 years. Up to 33% of cases involve those who have smoked it for only one year or less. While there are a few theories about its cause, a prominent theory suggests it is caused by a genetic polymorphism or a mutation in the CYP450...

The Entourage Effect and Why It’s Important

While CBD plays an important role in health and wellness benefits, it appears to get a boost from other important molecules from the hemp and cannabis plant. This is due partly, to the complexity of the endocannabinoid system. The combination of CBD and its molecular friends such as THC, CBG, CBN, CBC, terpenes and flavonoids, just to name a few, creates what is known as the “entourage effect” and experts believe that this synergistic combination can provide the best...