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CBD And Depression
At some point in life, the tides turn for the worse and we all go through depression. It’s something that is more frequent for some and can weigh you down till you feel suffocated. You feel like a raft in the eye of a storm, looking for any way out of the turbulence that you can see to alleviate the weight. In this blog we will explore what depression is, how it can affect day to day life, and how CBD could be a potential lifeline within the eye of the storm.
How Might CBD Impact Depression?
We've all felt the “daily blues” at one time or another, but for some people, the feelings of sadness and an inability to enjoy themselves become s...
How Might Cannabidiol Impact Schizophrenia?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound that has shown possible benefits in studies on a variety of animal models of mental health, including anxiety, bipo...
Is Cannabidiol an Option for People with OCD?
Most people, at one time or another, have decided that they needed to hit the lock button on their car key a second time, or have double-checked to...
Ian's Depression and CBD Blog Post
New research shows potential benefits from CBD oil for those living with Depression.
"CBD, non-psychoactive? Impossible!"
Psychoactive substances are substances that, when taken in or administered into one's system, affect mental processes, e.g. cognition or affect. This term and its equivalent, psychotropic drug, are the most neutral and descriptive term for the whole class of substances, licit and illicit, of interest to drug policy.
Neurogenesis: How Cannabinoids May Affect the Brain's Ability to Grow New Neurons and Why It Matters
There appears to be a growing body of evidence that cannabinoids, including CBD, exert a direct influence on our ability to grow new neurons in the area of our brains involved in memory, learning, and emotions (and possibly even morality). These findings have important implications in the treatment of Alzheimer's and other conditions, and this area of research will doubtlessly expand in coming years.