In the mid-1970s, the Dutch government initiated a permissive policy toward cannabis coffeeshops in Amsterdam and other cities, where locals and foreigners could purchase hash, weed, and “space cakes” (THC-rich edibles) for onsite consumption in a relaxed setting without fear…
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The Endocannabinoid System & the Brain
At Project CBD, we often write about how cannabinoids and the broader endocannabinoid system help maintain homeostasis in the body and affect physical health in myriad ways. But this vast system of cellular receptors, ligands (compounds that bind to these…
Video: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
[embedded content] Transcript Project CBD: I’m Martin Lee with Project CBD, and today we’re speaking with Dr. Ethan Russo, a neurologist and past president of the International Cannabinoid Research Society. Dr. Russo was also formerly the chief medical director of…
The FDA Defers to Pharma, Nixes CBD as Dietary Supplement
On Aug 12, the FDA formally rejected two New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) applications seeking to establish CBD as a lawful dietary supplement. Apparently, the fix was in from the start. The FDA never intended to approve the applications by Charlotte’s…
What Age Do You Have to Be to Buy CBD by State?
There have been lots of changes in the legality of hemp and CBD products over […]
Autism, Rare Cannabinoids & the Endocannabinoid System
Among multiple mental health conditions being investigated for their connection with the endocannabinoid system, autism spectrum disorder may be among the most intriguing. For years, researchers have studied the treatment of autism symptoms with CBD and other cannabinoids. And they’ve…
Autism and Endocannabinoid Dysfunction
This excerpt is adapted from The Essential Guide to CBD by the Editors of Reader’s Digest and Project CBD. The number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) worldwide has tripled in the past 30 years. Now there’s undeniable…
Book Excerpt: Autism and Endocannabinoid Dysfunction
This excerpt is adapted from The Essential Guide to CBD by the Editors of Reader’s Digest and Project CBD. The number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) worldwide has tripled in the past 30 years. Now there’s undeniable…
CBD Isolate: How it can Benefit You?
There are many reports of how CBD isolates have helped a lot of people get […]
Migraines, Cluster Headaches & Psychedelics
Phantom limb pain isn’t the only form of chronic pain being rigorously investigated for treatment with psychedelic drugs. Researchers at Yale University recently published the first controlled study of a psychedelic in headache disorders, in which they described how psilocybin…