A 2020 Guide to CBD Products

There are a lot of controversial topics out there that are frequently discussed, particularly when it comes to the wellbeing of young people. However, barely any of these topics can get as heated as a conversation about drugs. Drugs have long been a very taboo topic and the majority of people who use them are looked down upon. There are lots of different types of drugs and a lot of them are illegal in most places, and it’s not hard to see why. The damage that some of them can do, coupled with the tragic tales of premature deaths, has led to widespread hate for drugs. The majority of them are very unsafe and shouldn’t be touched.

There are, however, certain users for certain drugs which can be more positive. This is particularly the case with cannabis, or at least with some of the components that make up cannabis. CBD, which is derived from the cannabis plant, has been the subject of hot debate for a number of years now. While some remain convinced of its unsafety, others have come forward with a number of potential health benefits if it’s used in a safe and correct manner. There are a number of cases in which this has seemed to be the case, and the use of CBD products has grown widely in recent times. Just why is, though? What actually is CBD? Could it help you, and does it actually work? All of your questions will be answered in my 2020 guide to CBD products.

What is CBD?

Quite literally, CBD is short for cannabidiol. It is one of the many compounds which is found in the cannabis plant, and this is the plant from which marijuana is created. This is the feature of this compound which tends to put a lot of people off, but if you’re worrying that it’ll make you high you don’t have to worry- it won’t! It’s actually the THC element in cannabis which gives its users a high, so when CBD is extracted on its own it doesn’t actually have any brain relating effects. This means that no matter how you take it, it won’t alter your psych whatsoever.

CBD can be taken in a variety of different ways and I’ll talk more in-depth about that later. In general, it could be smoked, used in creams or lotions or even in gels. It’s actually been made legal in a lot of states after a number of years filled with legal battles and it’s spread around really quickly. Cafes are selling it in their coffees, spas are offering treatments that incorporate the uses of CBD and beauty companies are also releasing products which do the same. A lot of people are still against it, but the fact remains that it has risen to popularity in the last few years.

What are its medical uses?

CBD is believed to have a number of medical uses (according to those who have done research on it). For starters, it’s believed to be a pretty effective painkiller. There have been a number of reported cases where people with severe chronic pains, such as a really bad back pain, have found that ordinarily prescribed medications aren’t working to them. They have turned to use CBD and have found that it’s actually been really effective. It interacts with certain neurotransmitters and acts as a pretty effective pain-plug. Because of this, more and more people are starting to use it as an alternative. While there have been a lot of cases of people using it in this manner effectively, I would still always recommend using ordinarily prescribed painkillers before you move to this stage.

CBD has also been reported to help with a lot of mental health issues. Mental health is a real burden on our society at the moment, and more and more people are suffering from illnesses than ever- particularly young people. It can be pretty difficult to treat diseases like this, which include anxiety and depression, and a lot of people find that ordinary medications won’t work for them. That’s when they turn to use CBD and a lot have found that it works; it helps to relax both the body and the mind and people feel much more at ease in general. Because of the success among certain individuals, more and more people have started to use CBD as a mental health medication and I’m sure this will only continue to be the case.

What’s the opinion on it?

Despite a lot of people claiming that it has helped them with either physical or mental health issues, opinion on CBD has always remained pretty mixed. People who have used it for health benefits, and their family members and friends as well, have often been on the ‘for’ side in the argument. They have seen first hand the benefits that CBD can have as medication and they believe it should be used more widely. If it can help them, why couldn’t it help others? These people will continue to campaign for its use to be legalized in more places and for more products incorporating its uses to be released.

On the flip side of that argument, there are still plenty of people who are against the use of CBD as a medical product. They cite the lack of concrete evidence as to its benefits when they argue this, and they also say that the lack of research into the subject means there could be side effects that we don’t yet know about. While some are set in stone with their beliefs, others believe that we should simply prohibit the use of CBD until we actually know how it works and knows about the potentially damaging effects it could have on those who use it.

Does CBD actually work?

Again, there is a lot of debate over whether CBD actually works. Of course, the people who use it claim that it does and say they have the proof to back these statements up. Those with chronic pains have said they felt much better and more at ease after using CBD rather than normal painkillers, and those who use it for mental health benefits have also recorded an upturn in mood after using it. They say it makes them feel much more relaxed and they can deal with their problems much better that way.

However, there is a severe lack of concrete research into CBD and that’s the arguments that other people use. It’s a difficult subject to actually gather research on and the lack of it has added fuel to the debate. If we don’t actually know exactly what these people are putting into their bodies, why should they do it? Even though there may be short term benefits, what about the long term negatives? Are there any? We don’t actually know, so again I’d recommend treading carefully when it comes to any CBD products.

Who sells CBD products?

Just as the case with any sort of medical-related products, there are a lot of different companies out there that make and sell CBD products. Depending on where you live, the chances are you could live pretty near someone who does, in fact, sell them. It could even be your local store, or as I’ve already mentioned there are a lot of cafes and beauty stores that are selling these kinds of products. Buying CBD online is also really common- there tends to be a great deal of variety in terms of product types and sizes when you go online. If you type CBD into a search engine, the chances are the top options will all be about products you can buy rather than any information about the compound itself. This just goes to show the widespread impact that CBD has had on society and even the internet.

Paradise Candy Company is an example of a company that sells a lot of CBD products online. They started out in 2009 and have since become one of the big CBD suppliers in the country- they’re very popular and it’s not hard to see why. They have a great variety of product types which are all very interesting to look at and they claim to have a bit of something for everyone.

What kinds of products are there?

There are a lot of product types when it comes to CBD. For example, you could go online and order CBD gummies which are more or less like chewy sweets. When you eat these, it won’t feel at all as though you’re taking a form of medication and yet you should still feel all of the benefits that come with the CBD. There are also muscle rubs and healing balms that can be applied directly onto areas of your body which are sore in order to act as a painkiller. These kinds of products have all proven to be very popular.

CBD oils are also really commonly used, particularly when it comes to chronic pains and mental health problems. A lot of people with these issues purchase these kinds of oils to try and use them to their advantage.

Who can use CBD?

I’ve already touched on this quite a bit but I have a few additions. Obviously, we humans are the most frequent users of CBD. We take it in a variety of different forms and it’s become a lot more popular in recent times- people with chronic pains and mental health illnesses are among the most common users. It does cost a decent amount of money if you want to have it frequently but a lot of people have stated that they believe it’s worth it. If the first-hand accounts are to be believed, this could be true.

Pets can also be given certain CBD products. This is particularly common when pets get afraid in certain situations; a dog in fireworks, for example, or a cat being taken to the vet. They can get very worked up and giving them a dosage of CBD has been said to calm them down greatly. When pets have been suffering from physical problems, CBD has also been used. If ordinary painkillers don’t seem to be working, a lot of owners resort to CBD to try and make their beloved animals feel better.

What should you look for in a company that sells CBD products?

There are a number of different things you should be on the lookout for when you’re buying CBD products from a company and the first thing is reliability. There are a lot of companies out there that sell CBD products and it’s a simple fact that some of them are a lot more trustworthy than others. Some sell products that don’t actually work and still charge a hefty amount, some have very dodgy delivery times and others might even sell harmful products. That’s why you need to make sure you do as much research into this kind of thing as possible when you’re buying; I’d recommend getting online and checking out some reviews. See what the general public consensus is when it comes to the best places to buy CBD and base your decision on that. People aren’t exactly going to lie about this kind of thing, so if you trust review systems then it could be the way to go for you.

Price should also come into the equation when you’re buying CBD products. As I’ve already mentioned, there are a lot of people and companies that sell these items and some of them charge a much higher price than others. This doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting a higher quality product either; you might simply be being overcharged for a product you could buy elsewhere for a much lower price. Again, you need to make sure you check out a bunch of different sellers to make sure you’re not being scammed and that you’re getting the best CBD for you.