CBD vs. THC – Know the Difference
With so many extracts being obtained from the same plant, Cannabis sativa, understanding the differences between all of those can be quite like solving riddles. But how important is it to properly understand everything here? Cannabinoids have been rather infamous through the ages because of their psychoactivity, which soon leads to addiction and, consequently, to deterioration in both physical and mental health. However, some of the cannabinoids are only mildly psychoactive and do not cause harm if taken with proper care. Instead, cannabinoids like CBD are preferred as a medicine in the treatment of addiction caused due to other, related cannabinoids. CBD and an isomer of THC, in recent times, have also been understood to be helpful in solving other issues that are generally not related to cannabis addiction, ranging from inflammation to even some forms of cancer.
So, what makes CBD better as a treatment option?
Essentially, delta 9 THC, or THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), because of its structure, is considered as the most psychoactive of all cannabinoids – extracted from either hemp or marijuana. On use, it produces a significant euphoria and can cause hallucinations, lead to an altered perception of time, and even increase appetite. Often in some cases, the effects can be even more apparent and potentially harmful. All these effects are produced when the cannabinoid components interact with the body’s ECS, or endocannabinoid system, which sends signals to all the cannabinoid receptors present in the body for particular response.
CBD, or cannabidiol, however, is a very regulated compound in a manner and only produces the mildest high. Now, since the ECS tends to respond more to the psychoactive cannabinoids – even the milder ones – than otherwise, CBD, available as CBD Gummies 500 mg or even in other doses, tends to help cope with addiction at first and then fight it, serving as a proper treatment method all this while. Because of some of its matching characteristic properties with delta 9 THC, CBD in a way fools the ECS to believe it is THC and keeps withdrawal symptoms at bay.
As it is, taking CBD can produce the following effects:
- Mild euphoria, as opposed to the high produced by THC;
- Appetite stimulation, quite like THC; and
- Relaxation or improved energised feeling.
How similar to CBD is delta 8 THC?
Delta 8 THC, which is a double bond isomer of delta 9 THC, because of the position of the double bond, is fairly less psychoactive in comparison to THC. Because of this reason, it shares quite a few properties with CBD, including the effects it produces on intake:
- Mild euphoria;
- Experience of calmness and relaxation; and
- An exalted sense of delight.
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Even their side effects are quite similar when it comes to that. These include:
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Diarrhoea
- Weight gain (in some uncommon cases, as a result of increased appetite)
- Dry mouth
At least two of these – dry mouth and drowsiness or sleepiness – are some of the most common aftereffects of CBD, or delta 8 THC, administration. Dry mouth, however, is the result of temporarily restricted saliva production, while weight gain, as aforementioned, is the result of increased appetite post administration. In case of continued uneasiness, however, it is strictly advised that the user get in touch with their doctor. Delta 8 THC, available as Delta 8 Gummies 1000 mg, and CBD are both prescription medicines generally taken as part of anti-addiction therapy, and misuse can be fatal.
What else do CBD and delta 8 THC do?
With gradual decline in the stigma surrounding cannabinoids and their application as anti-addiction medication, more and more studies are being promoted to understand the expansive scope of their use. Over time, some studies have produced quite promising results that not only suggest that these two cannabinoids can help against seizures but also more severe, life-threatening diseases like MS and, even, cancer. Some of these results are as follows:
- Cancer: CBD is understood to have the ability to kill oncogenic cells. As a result, it is believed that the said gummies can help in effectively keeping a check on the spread of cancer (malignancy).
- Chronic pain: Some of the studies have also found that both CBD and delta 8 THC present with both analgesic properties and anti-inflammatory properties. Due to these properties, they have been understood to help in the treatment of both chronic pain and some cardiac problems which are a result of inflammation. As it is, the two compounds, based on studies performed, can reduce inflammation and cause pain relief arising as a result of numerous chronic pain conditions, including MS (multiple sclerosis) and arthritis, among others.
- Seizures, epilepsy: Because of their calming and anticonvulsant properties, CBD and DELTA 8 VAPE CARTRIDGE appears to be a promising solution in case of seizures and epilepsy.
- Sleep disorders: Because of the aforementioned prominent calming properties, CBD and delta 8 THC are often prescribed for use as a remedy for various sleep disorders, say, for example, shift-work sleep disorder (SWSD), insomnia, etc..
- Acne: Also because of its particular anti-inflammatory properties, CBD tends to help us fight acne too. For this reason, it is a proposed component of some cosmetics and in use already in some cases.
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The good part, here, is that CBD and delta 8 THC don’t really have any very negative effects, unless you overdose, which is of course not recommended at all.
Conclusion
When it comes to THC, or delta 9 THC , it is basically all about the presence of the double bond. THC is a prominent component among the marijuana extracts. CBD, however, is more of a hemp extract and is only minutely present in marijuana. Delta 8 THC, on the other hand, is viewed as an idealised hybrid of the two compounds. Because of its prominent psychoactive properties, THC is generally considered harmful for us. However, delta 8 THC and CBD, available as ingestibles and sublinguals, and even as oils, because of their milder psychoactive properties which manifest similarly as those of THC, are understood to be useful for treating cannabis addiction, cancers, chronic pain, sleep disorders and even acne. When administered under proper guidance of a medical professional and taken in proper doses on prescription, and with plenty of water, the two compounds can be promising as treatment options in a variety of cases.
