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THC vs. CBD
August 4, 2023

Category: Medical Marijuana in Mississippi

It is essential to remember that, as a medical marijuana user, your therapy options go beyond THC. Another ingredient found in the cannabis plant, CBD, is included in many healthy marijuana products. THC and CBD are both cannabinoids, however they have completely distinct physiological effects.

Many medical marijuana users find greater benefits from products with lower THC levels and higher levels of CBD than they do from those with higher THC levels. Dosing varies from person to person, as it does with other medical marijuana therapies, therefore we advise starting low and building up gradually.

What distinguishes THC and CBD from one another?

The psychotropic components of THC and CBD are one of their key distinctions. While medicinal marijuana’s “high” is attributed to THC, CBD has absolutely no psychotropic compounds. Most of the time, CBD has little to no impact on how the consumer feels physically.

The fact that CBD is allowed in Mississippi is another distinction between it and THC. You must have a valid ID card and be a medicinal marijuana patient in Mississippi to consume THC. However, there are no legal requirements for buying CBD.

Benefits of using both THC and CBD

Despite the fact that CBD has no intoxicating effects, it nonetheless provides a wide range of medicinal benefits. CBD is a secure, nonaddictive chemical that can ease anxiety, improve sleep, and reduce bodily inflammation. Since both CBD and THC in medical marijuana reduce inflammation and block neuronal transmission in pain pathways, it is an excellent therapy for those with chronic pain.

Together, CBD and THC have a “Entourage Effect,” whereby each cannabinoid boosts the physiological effects of the other cannabinoids. Compared to consuming THC or CBD alone, the Entourage Effect produces more potent and varied therapeutic benefits. In fact, when THC and CBD are mixed, the intoxicating side effects of THC are lessened, allowing for more efficient dosage.

Consider the advantages of combining CBD with your THC therapy before making your next trip to the dispensary. If you have a qualifying ailment, TruReleaf MD can assist you in beginning your medical marijuana journey. Fill out our online eligibility survey to get started with medicinal marijuana right away.