While THC and CBD are both cannabinoids and are used interchangeably, they are definitely not the same thing. Do you know the difference?
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THC and CDB are the two main cannabinoids from the marijuana plant that are of medical interest. That said, neither is approved nor recognized by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
THC is a mind-altering ingredient in marijuana. It’s what makes the user feel “high.”
- Used recreationally to get high
- Can reduce nausea and increase appetite
- May decrease pain and inflammation, and improve muscle control problems
CBD (Cannabidiol)
CBD is a cannabinoid that does not make people “high.”
- Is not intoxicating and is not generally used for recreational purposes
- Useful in reducing pain and inflammation, and controlling epileptic seizures
- May be useful in treating addictions and mental illness
*It is very important to note that THC products are legal in Ohio, but only when obtained from an Ohio dispensary with physician approval.
Audrey Mattevi, Reporting
