Dr. Adam Abodeely discusses CBD and COVID19.

With CBD taking center stage this year, there has been increased coverage of this “miracle” compound in the news. But it’s important to remember that THC is also a very important cannabinoid with some very powerful properties. While many enjoy the calming benefits of CBD without the psychoactive effects, dose-dependent effects of THC can be…

One of the greatest results of cannabis legalization has been the implantation of current methods and technology from the scientific sector into the cannabis industry. That technology and human talent has driven great strides in cannabinoid production. One has been the incorporation of CBD into a water-soluble format, which allows greater integration into foods and…

Cannabis policy changes are moving quickly throughout the US. With the passing of recent hemp legislation, members of the cannabis industry have a lot to look forward to this year, including state-by-state cannabis legalization. However, to better prepare for the future, it’s important to take a look back to where and how cannabis was first…

Beyond finding CBD products in natural health food stores, vitamin shops, and health care offices, they are also taking over the shelves of cafes, vape shops, salons, and even gas stations. But many CBD consumers may not fully understand what’s in their CBD or what makes each product different. Misinformation, or at best, vague information…

In September 2018, the Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) placed Epidiolex—a CBD-based drug used to treat severe forms of epilepsy—in Schedule V of the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”), the lowest classification under the CSA.  That re-scheduling, however, was limited in scope: only drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and containing no more than…

Opiates are a pharmacological class of analgesic drugs used to treat moderate to severe pain. However, there are many drawbacks and side effects for even moderate opiate use. Research has shown that continued opioid use in chronic pain patients may even have an antagonistic, sensitizing effect on pain receptors, actually decreasing the pain threshold while…

CBD has enjoyed quite a popular run this year – from humble cannabinoid second to THC to FDA-approved medicine. CBD is popping up in vape shops and cafes and is readily available to purchase all over the Internet. But not all CBD products are the same. And a JAMA paper published last year reported that,…

Over the past year, CBD has found its way into the hands of many, some of whom are experienced cannabis users and some of whom are novices that regard it as a supplement or health trend. However, standardization and testing of these products have not quite caught up in speed to its surge in use.…

The past year has brought sweeping changes in the legalization and regulation of cannabis markets. In January, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions sounded an alarm by rescinding the Cole Memo. Over the following months, states in the US began taking action against shops selling CBD products. But, as the year begins to close, we’ve seen…