Contributed by Tony Delarm
As cannabis and CBD products are becoming legal in more places, more and more research is helping to clarify its potential uses and dangers. CBD has been a hot topic, offering people relief from pain without side effects from “big pharma” medications. However, learning about these new products can be tough and we at Alaskan Sweet Vapes want to help educate our community. In this article, we will help you to differentiate between “weed that gets you high” and high CBD strains that can help alleviate pain without the “high”.
“CBD is typically the second-most abundant cannabinoid in cannabis, but this isn’t always the case” according to Leafly (2018). And if you aren’t aware, there are several variations of cannabis plants known as “strains”. Each strain has a unique mix of CBD and THC, offering various effects. Some strains are High CBD with somewhere around 15-20% or more of CBD and maybe 2-5% of THC, sometimes none at all. This offers the ability to still function while dealing with pain, anxiety, or other ailments. The flip side is that someone with anxiety that ingests high THC may make it worse. A fair mix can have 10-15% of both THC and CBD and offer a functional but stronger high, possibly for sleep or dealing with stronger pain. Finally, a high THC strain, traditionally prized by classic smokers, offers little CBD and a high THC count around 15-20% or higher. These strains are not recommended for new smokers, or those that already have anxiety, it can make things worse and cause paranoia. Retail facilities across the state of Alaska have their strains labeled and are typically easy to decipher, once you know what you’re looking for.
As always, more information is available at Alaskan Sweet Vapes, your new CBD HQ on 24 N. Yenlo St. Alaskan Sweet Vapes offers various products such as tinctures, gummies, and salves, all high in CBD. We do not sell THC and can help you find whatever it is you need, when it comes to CBD!
Reference:
Leafly Staff (2019) CBD vs THC: What’s the Difference? Retrieved February 21, 2019 from: https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/whats-the-deal-with-these-high-cbd-strains
