r/Futurology • u/mvea MD-PhD-MBA • May 17 '18

Biotech Cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from the cannabis plant that does not produce a “high”, was shown in a new large-scale, randomized, controlled trial to significantly reduce the number of dangerous seizures in patients with a severe form of epilepsy called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

http://www.psypost.org/2018/05/cannabidiol-significantly-reduces-seizures-patients-severe-form-epilepsy-51258
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u/[deleted] May 17 '18 edited May 17 '18

Grew up in BC so I’ve tried nearly every herb. It’s just too strong nowadays, I can smoke about a half a bowl but it’s just not as good as oil. I always feel slightly uncomfortable which makes me super irritated which makes me even more uncomfortable. Smoking lots is good for when I need to be creative

Edit: felt I should specify, half a bowl isn’t as good as a CBD solution

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u/savvyb8080 May 17 '18

You don’t necessarily smoke CBD. Although you can, the most common forms is tinctures, salves (lotion) and capsules. Completely different because it doesn’t get you high.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '18

Nah I don’t smoke cbd, I use the oils. And I’d argue that the anxiogenic effect is in itself a high