Hemp-Derived CBD Oil Won’t Get You High
With all of the recent hype about CBD, you may wonder, does this cannabis-derived cannabinoid get you high? If it doesn’t, how does it make you feel?
When talking about the effects or benefits of cannabis, people often describe it as if it consists of only one chemical compound.
However, research indicates that the cannabis plant has many different chemical compounds, including 120+ cannabinoids, flavonoids, terpenes, etc.
When you consume full-spectrum CBD oil or inhale a cannabis flower, what you experience is a team effort of all the chemical compounds found in cannabis.
This explains why most people associate cannabis products, including CBD, with intoxicating effects.
However, when isolated, each of these chemical compounds impacts the human body differently, and not all compounds will make you high.
In this article, we will explain how CBD affects the human body as we answer the question, can you get high off CBD oil or CBD edibles?
Does CBD Oil Get You High?
Simple answer, no, CBD oil or edibles will not cause any mind-altering effects.
However, if it’s derived from marijuana, it may contain traces of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), which is the compound responsible for the high-effect associated with cannabis use.
Hemp And Marijuana; What Is The Difference?
It’s hard to differentiate between CBD and THC without understanding the two varieties of the cannabis plant; hemp and marijuana.
Although hemp and marijuana come from the same cannabis plant, their chemical composition and effects differ.
The main difference between the two is that while marijuana is high on THC, hemp contains less than 0.3% THC.
0.3% THC is not enough to get you high, and hence hemp-derived CBD has no mind-altering effects.
Following the Hemp Farming Act of 2018, hemp products are legal in the USA. However, marijuana-derived products remain banned federally and only legal in a few US states.
CBD vs. THC; How They Affect The Endocannabinoid System
You may wonder, how come THC will get me high and CBD won’t?
It comes down to how the two compounds interact with the endocannabinoid system.
Although both THC and CBD have the same molecular structure: 21 carbons, 30 hydrogen atoms, and 2 oxygen atoms, there’s a slight difference in how these atoms are arranged.
It’s a subtle difference, but may mean heaven and earth on how the two compounds affect your endocannabinoid system.
How THC Affects The Body
THC is the main psychoactive compound in cannabis.
As mentioned, cannabinoids such as CBD and THC interact with the endocannabinoid system, which is a unique cell-signaling system found in all mammals.
Specifically, THC and CBD interact with cannabinoid receptors found throughout the body.
There are two types of cannabinoid receptors; CB1 and CB2 receptors.
THC binds with CB1 receptors found in the brain, brain stems, and throughout the nervous system.
By binding to CB1 receptors, THC is thought to directly affect the brain function and hence the sense of euphoria or the high associated with cannabis use.
It’s different for CBD, though; it doesn’t directly bind to CB1 receptors.
This means that since CBD doesn’t directly affect the brain function, it can’t cause mind-altering effects.
Researchers even suggest that CBD may inhibit the intoxicating effects of THC.
Although there’s no evidence to suggest how CBD may act as a THC inhibitor, we already know that by interacting with the endocannabinoid system, CBD may help maintain the body’s internal environment at optimal levels (homeostasis)
This may mean that when your body has too much THC, CBD may trigger body systems to restore body balance.
Does CBD Gummies Get You High?
As you may be aware, CBD exists in different forms ranging from topicals to tinctures, edibles, etc.
If you’re wondering whether these CBD-infused products will get you high, then the answer is no as long as the CBD in question contains little to no THC .
Does CBD E-liquid Get You High?
No, vaping CBD e-liquid won’t get you high.
While some people still associate vaping with getting high or intoxicated, CBD vape juice products made using organically grown hemp with less than 0.3% THC won’t get you high.
Will Full-Spectrum CBD Oil Get You High?
You will typically come across three types of CBD in the market; CBD isolates, broad-spectrum, and full-spectrum CBD.
CBD isolate refers to the purest form of CBD.
As the name suggests, CBD isolate is CBD that has been isolated from all other phytocannabinoids, including THC and plant matters, leaving behind 99% pure CBD.
Broad-spectrum, on the other hand, contains all the chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant except for THC.
As you may have guessed by now, full-spectrum CBD is similar to broad-spectrum CBD but with a trace amount of THC (not more than 0.3%)
Research suggests that full-spectrum CBD may be more beneficial than CBD isolates.
Why?
The cannabinoids, terpenes, and other chemical compounds found in full-spectrum CBD oil products work in perfect synergy bringing about what’s popularly referred to as the entourage effect.
In other words, these chemical compounds enhance each other’s effects hence benefiting you even more.
At Adventure CBD, we carry a few full-spectrum CBD oil products. However, all our products have less than 0.3% THC, meaning they won’t get you high.
When looking for the best CBD oil products, make sure to examine the certificates of analysis from 3rd party independent labs.
These certificates will indicate, among other things, the source of hemp (go for locally sourced hemp), THC, and CBD concentrations, as well as any other ingredient present.
If you live in a state where THC is prohibited or need to pass a regular drug test, go for CBD oil products with less than 0.3% THC.
How Does CBD Make You Feel?
Now that we know CBD won’t intoxicate you, or make you high, what does it make you feel?
Although CBD affects people differently, most people report feeling calm and relaxed after consuming CBD.
Many people say that CBD helps them manage stress and anxiety symptoms. Others say that CBD helps them combat insomnia by allowing them to sleep throughout the night.
Research has also shown that CBD has anti-inflammatory qualities. It may, therefore, help relax the body and manage physical discomfort symptoms such as back and joint pain.
Where To Look For Quality CBD Oil Products
If wondering how to start your wellness journey using CBD oil products, feel free to check our online store for premium CBD products.
Our products are made using either CBD isolate or full-spectrum CBD, sourced from organically grown hemp in Colorado.
Products made with CBD isolate are 100% THC-free, so no risk of experiencing mind-altering effects or failing a drug test.
If unsure of how CBD may benefit you, dosage guidelines, how to use CBD, etc, check our blog section here.
Can You Get High Off CBD? – Take Away
CBD, in itself, won’t cause any mind-altering effects.
THC is the intoxicating compound in the cannabis plant.
Hemp-derived CBD contains less than 0.3% THC, and hence hemp-derivatives will not make you high.
However, marijuana-derived CBD may get you high if they contain more than 0.3% THC.
Although full-spectrum CBD contains all cannabinoids, the THC present is insignificant and won’t get you high, but you should avoid full-spectrum if you must take a drug test soon.
Using full-spectrum CBD oil products is advantageous since you get all the benefits of the whole cannabis plant without experiencing mind-altering effects.
However, if you don’t want to consume any THC or if need to pass a drug test, stick with products made with CBD isolate instead. When in doubt, stick to CBD isolate.
