The Difference Between CBD and THC

CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are both compounds that come from the ancient plant Cannabis sativa and can be found in cannabis oil. THC is the compound in cannabis that produces intoxicating effects, while CBD is the major non-intoxicating component in the plant species.

Here’s the major difference between THC and CBD: THC has what can be called “unwanted” psychoactive effects that give you that high, euphoric feeling, while CBD has non-intoxicating effects. So while THC contributes the most to cannabis psychoactivity among all cannabinoids, research shows that CBD has certain properties and positive effects against some negative psychological reactions caused by THC.

It’s important to note that CBD is often referred to as “non-psychoactive,” but it turns out that this is a misrepresentation of the cannabinoid. CBD is actually psychoactive. What does this mean? By definition, a psychoactive compound affects the mind and behavior. This means that it has the ability to affect brain function and outlook, perception, cognition and behavior.

Because CBD works on the central nervous system, both directly and indirectly, it does have these effects. So yes, CBD is psychoactive, which is what is thought to also give it its benefits. In fact, all cannabinoids are psychoactive, in different ways and to different degrees.

Both CBD and THC are psychoactive, as they both affect the mind, but there is one major difference in the way they make you feel — unlike THC, CBD is non-intoxicating. Using THC may alter your senses and increase your hunger. It may even make you feel out of control, depending on the way your body reacts to the cannabinoid. With CBD, you will generally not experience noticeable changes, which is what makes it more appealing to so many people.

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