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08/26/2018 / By Janine Acero

Cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce the risk of relapse among alcohol and cocaine addicts

Cannabis is the last thing you might think of when looking to curb alcohol or cocaine cravings. However, a study published in Nature, suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may indeed be useful in this rather difficult endeavor. People who were previously addicted to drugs and alcohol often struggle to stay abstinent, with some days being more difficult than others. This becomes […]

03/30/2016 / By Claire Rankin

Where to find the best, purest hemp powder

Hemp seeds come from the hemp plant (cannabis sativa), a fibrous species of plant most well-known for its historical use in making textiles, rope and paper. Hemp and its derived seeds are not the same plant as its THC potent cousin, marijuana. Hemp has been grown and used extensively in all parts of the world […]

01/27/2016 / By Greg White

The medicinal benefits of hemp and other natural herbs

Hemp, Cannabis sativa, has been praised as the world’s most resourceful plant. During the Middle Ages, for instance, hemp was used to treat various illnesses, from insomnia to malaria. And during colonial times, the fibers found in hemp were used to make the finest ropes, sails, cloth and paper. In fact, the Declaration of Independence […]

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