Is CBD for ME?

With all this talk about the medical benefits of CBD, many people are asking deeper questions about the uses and outcomes of Cannabidiol. We are all for a candid conversation about cannabis at Theorem. Our love for this plant has us digging into the research and exploring the wide benefits of marijuana.

Patients are the greatest source of discovery. Theorem staff field questions about CBD on the daily, Is CBD safe? Is CBD healthy? Will it get me high? We decided it was high time to share a few notes. 

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Is CBD good for me? 
Research and education are the first step in identifying if CBD may be beneficial for your needs. There is a vast market of options and it is imperative to understand the underlying quality differences in the market. Some products are derived from the cannabis plant while others are extracted from industrial hemp. These outcomes offer different ratios of cannabinoids and it is important to distinguish which your CBD product offers. 

Does CBD get me “high”? 
​CBD lacks the psychoactive effects of THC, CBD will not get you “high”. CBD offers relief and restorative effects to improve your quality of life.


CBD Basics:

• Know your source - look for CBD produced with quality growing and processing techniques
• Doses typically measured in "mg" or milligrams.
• CBD comes in a variety of products, including: tinctures, edibles, topicals, vape and flower.
• Document outcomes, and adjust dose according to body mass, experience and need.

There are plenty of great resources to help you learn about CBD, or Cannabidiol. The staff at Theorem takes great pride in keeping up-to-date on the research and applications that are developing in the age of legal weed. Check out a few recommended readings to help you get a lay of the growing CBD landscape.

Further reading:

• Project CBD is a non profit organization offering an extensive archive of information and research on CBD.
• Oldie but a goodie, and goes to show how long CBD has been making media headlines
• Don’t Buy Fake CBD - Pro Tips from the Stranger’s Weed Columnist, Mr. Lester Black 
• What is CBD and what does it do?
• CBD Wont’ Get you high so why are so many people using it?
• Things Parents should Know About Cannabidiol Oil

Although Washington state cannabis laws prohibit endorsing any curative effect of the marijuana plant, we can share experiences and resources to help you find an approach that works for you. 
Thoughts? Comments? Tips? Keep the CBD conversation going, share your CBD story and help others learn from your experience.

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​About the Author: ​
Cindy - Mother, CBD Advocate, and Pot Shop Manager

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