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Why We Need Pot That Doesn't Get You High

Submitted by Marijuana News on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 08:05

Marijuana may still be illegal according to the federal government, but that hasn't stopped the hype machine from claiming it can work wonders. One variety of pot in particular has been getting some considerable press because it can supposedly help with everything from seizures to schizophrenia — all without actually getting you high. While desperate patients see it as miraculous, actual studies into its effectiveness are still lagging.

There are two compounds in marijuana responsible for almost all of its effects. The one you probably already know about is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). But the other, cannabidiol (CBD), is becoming more well-known in the medical marijuana community for both its potential medical benefits and because, on its own, it doesn’t produce the same psychoactive effects that THC does.

As David Casarett, MD, author of Stoned: A Doctor’s Case For Medical Marijuana told us last month, there are dozens...

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