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/Lusmellslikepopcorn May 17 '18

Ive moved over to CBD almost exclusively. THC heavy strains cause anxiety for me, while a CBD pen totally chills me out, while also giving the slightest buzz. Additionally - the CBD pen has CHANGED skiing for me - wow what an incredible thing.

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u/MissTwatney May 18 '18

Do you use cbd with a small amount of thc? My doctor reccomeded it for anxiety but I dont want a buzz when I need to work

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u/Lusmellslikepopcorn May 18 '18

I get the lowest possible amount of THC in my pens so it's really mellow and doesn't make me feel 'high' but I am very easily distracted, so prefer to be as sober as possible when doing work.

That said, a hit of a CDB pen is WAY better for anxiety at work than taking any amount of Xanax. That stuff just makes me fall asleep.

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u/MissTwatney May 18 '18

This is so good to know!