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Myth: CBD oil can make you hallucinate
To put it simply, no, CBD does not get you high. The psychoactive component in all cannabis plants is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), not CBD. While CBD and THC have the same molecular structure and are both able to interact with your body’s neurotransmitters, the interaction has different affects.
Many people don’t understand the fundamental difference between marijuana plants and industrial hemp plants, which CBD products derive from. The main difference is level of THC they contain. In order for industrial hemp plants to be used to produce CBD products, it must not contain a THC level higher than .3%. Any products that contain THC levels higher than this are considered marijuana products.
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Myth: CBD hasn’t been scientifically proven to help any health conditions
CBD has become a widely popular, natural remedy many people use to help treat common ailments. Many people, including large amounts of lawmakers, are still skeptical of its healing powers and still refer to it as the 21st Century snake oil. Contrary to their belief, CBD has been proven to cure a wide variety of ailments like joint pain, muscle aches, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. There was also strong enough scientific evidence that CBD helped some of the more serious childhood epilepsy cases in children, so much so that the FDA approved the use of CBD for children 2 years or older with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and Dravet Syndrome.
While CBD has proven to cure certain disorders, we are by no means calling it a “cure all”. Before choosing to buy CBD products, make sure to do your own research to see if CBD will have a adverse effect on any preexisting conditions of yours.
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Myth 3: CBD is a marketing scam
As mentioned before, a lot of people will argue that CBD has no healing powers at all. The same people will tell you that the whole CBD industry is a scam and companies selling CBD products are ripping customers off. We’ve got an interesting take on this. While we believe that CBD does have healing components, there is something to be said on what including CBD into a product that normally wouldn’t include it, can do to its price point.
Many companies are trying to create their market share in the rapid expansion of this industry, and in doing so are creating unnecessary applications of CBD in the health and wellness marketplace.
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CBD oil is not safe for pets
Just like CBD has shown to help humans with a variety of ailments, it can also provide the same health-boosting benefits for your little furry friends. Most living organisms, including dogs, have endocannabinoid receptors that can interact with CBD, so they’re able to feel the same benefits as humans. There are many awesome products our there specifically made for pets, but make sure to do your research before purchasing. As a precaution, it is always good to analyze how much CBD is in each product. Most companies will label this on their packaging. Make sure the company is legit, and don’t just buy the cheap option because of the price. Some companies will use other additives in their products so do your research! There are some great products out there like dogs naturally organic CBD oil (example aff. link) and Treatibles pet CBD products (example aff. link).
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Myth: CBD oil is addictive
This is another myth that is being pushed out by people who have not done their research on what CBD is and how it interacts with your body. As described earlier in the post, CBD has a special molecular structure that allows it to interact with our body’s neurotransmitters, specifically the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). Our body’s produce endogenous cannabinoids naturally so to put it simply, no, our body’s cannot become addicted to something that it naturally produces.
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Myth: CBD oil is completely safe
While CBD has proven to be a remedy for a variety of ailments, there have been some cases that show that it is not completely harmless. It is important to always do your research before taking any sort of supplement that you put into your body, especially if you have a known preexisting condition of some sort. The truth of the matter is that CBD can cause some side effects in rare cases, research shows. Some side effects listed were changes in appetite, dry mouth, dizziness, diarrhea, and more. Again, it is important to consult with your doctor before ingesting any forms of medicine that are foreign to your body.
We hope you enjoyed reading this article! Comment below if you’ve heard of or seen any other myths people are wrongly spreading about CBD! It’s our goal to inform the public about CBD and it’s natural healing qualities, and we’d love your help!
