Everything you Need to Know About CBD Hemp Joints
Are you suffering from anxiety, chronic pain, or depression? There might be a remedy for that. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a trendy substance in the health and wellness community.
People are tired of pharmaceutical companies providing drugs that come with side effects. Trials carried out with CBD show that the drug has a minimal downside, and for any new user, this can be too good to be true. Well, it's understandable because scientists still have to do more research on the subject.
Here is everything you need to know about smoking CBD joints.
What is CBD?
CBD is one of the active cannabinoids found in cannabis. The others being THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), CBG (cannabigerol), CBC (cannabichromene), etc.
Many people find it hard to differentiate CBD from THC. Based on the uses and effects, THC causes a mental high and elicits euphoria, increased appetite (munchies), drowsiness, slowed motor reflexes, etc. Think of it as a dreamy tranquilizer.
CBD, on the other hand, has gained popularity because of its potential health benefits. It can be relaxing and has an anxiolytic effect in the pursuit of serenity.
Are Hemp and Marijuana the Same?
They descend from the same plant; cannabis Sativa, but hemp contains the most CBD and less than 0.3% THC than marijuana. The high THC content in marijuana is what makes it ideal for recreational purposes.
CBD Hemp Joints Medical Benefits
Helps in Managing Epilepsy
To show CBD's potential, over the years, scientists have developed a CBD-based drug referred to as Epidiolex to be used in the management of seizure attacks. This is the only drug with strong evidence supporting its use.
Use in Pain Management
Arthritis patients can smoke CBD hemp joints to assist in pain management. It is more potent when combined with THC.
It achieves this through the endocannabinoid system, which regulates many systems in your body. The immune system is a parcel of that and therefore helps regulate inflammation.
This function has helped it pour on to the fitness industry, where athletes are now using it as part of their recovery routine to alleviate muscle soreness and boost performance. On top of a good diet and adequate amounts of quality sleep, CBD can be a good supplement.
Promoting Calm
CBD also regulates adrenaline and cortisol release hence promoting rest, calmness, and even drowsiness. It can therefore put your insomnia down to rest. These CBD functions can be traced back to how CBD prevents anandamide's breakdown - a cannabinoid naturally produced in the body.
Legal Status of CBD Joints
CBD is the only cannabinoid lifted from the Schedule 1 classification of drugs by the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. THC, on the other hand, is still illegal in many states.
Before smoking your joints, confirm your state laws on CBD possession and consumption.
Dosage and Use
The mode of administration influences, to a great extent, how long it takes for a drug to kick in.
Lighting up your joint takes less than ten minutes to take effect as the drug is delivered directly into your bloodstream.
This is not standard across the board, and smoking CBD also depends on other factors such as sex, age, body weight, etc.
Try out minimal doses, scale up with time monitoring your response and maintain use twice a day.
If adverse side effects, such as low blood pressure or lightheadedness, occur, or no relief is conveyed, CBD may not be a good match for you.
To allow fast lighting and uniform burning of your pre-roll, cut out the twisted part with scissors.
Checking CBD Joint Quality
It is possible to come across subpar joints in the market as it is littered with people who might want to take advantage of you.
Look for 3rd party laboratory test results on the vendor's website, packaging, or in some cases, issued on demand.
The analysis certificates help you know your product's potency for accurate dosing and if the CBD flower is free from heavy metals and other chemicals.
About Drug Tests
Unlike THC, CBD can bypass the drug test, but this is not a guarantee. Trace amounts of THC found in hemp can still contribute to a positive drug test.
In other cases, some test kits can be markers for CBD use, and this can land you in trouble. Take time to go through your work policy terms to ascertain that CBD is not on the drug-list.
Conclusion
CBD is not psychoactive like THC and can provide relief from various conditions. But as you start, test out dosages to determine what might work for you. Also, look out for legit products to make sure you are getting quality.
Please consult a doctor before smoking a CBD joint. This is important, especially if you are taking medications for other ailments. CBD interacts with some of the prescribed drugs such as; corticosteroids, celecoxib, fluoxetine, gabapentin, citalopram, and others.
