What is CBD?

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the cannabis plant. It's a naturally occurring substance that's used in products like oils and edibles to impart a feeling of relaxation and calm. Preliminary clinical research on cannabidiol included studies for anxiety, cognition, movement disorders, and pain.

Will I get high?

The cannabis plant is made up of two main players: CBD and THC. CBD is the non-psychoactive portion of the plant, so what that means is you won't have any effects like euphoria. Unlike its cousin tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it's not psychoactive.

How do I take it?

Some people don't want to ingest anything and therefore prefer a topical CBD cream or ointment.

The biggest differences between tinctures, edibles, and vape pens are speed of delivery and how long the effects last. Vape relief is faster but wears off faster too—usually in about two hours.

Tinctures and edibles take longer to work but last four or five hours. A tincture looks like a little liquid that you put under your tongue, and you feel relief within half an hour. If you prefer to taste something, you choose an edible, whether it's a capsule, gummy, or baked good."