The CopenhagenCBD blog
Research into reasons for CBD use
Thank you Dr Julie Moltke, MD and Chandni Hindocha, Ph.D. for writing this scientific article "Reasons for cannabidiol use: a cross-sectional study of CBD users, focusing on self-perceived stress, anxiety and sleep problems" which was published in BMC, Journal of...
The European Cannabis Report: Edition 6
Prohibition Partners provides the following Executive Summary. "In Europe and across the world 2020 was a huge year for cannabis. The final quarter of 2020 saw several important developments internationally in the liberalization of cannabis. November 2020 saw the...
The argument for broad spectrum CBD (0.0 % THC)
Research suggests that the compounds found in cannabis work together to produce stronger benefits than if they were taken separately. People benefit more from CBD when it's blended with other cannabinoids and compounds from the cannabis plant. These include a blend of...
Strategies for success if you don’t feel that CBD is working for you
Here are some reasons we recommend to review: Not finding your optimal amountCBD affects everyone differently. Finding your optimal amount is critical to achieve maximum benefit. At CopenhagenCBD we recommend people start off with about 7.5 milligrams (mg) for four...
European Court of Justice Rules that CBD is not a Narcotic
Conor O'Brien from Prohibition partners report: "In a landmark case for CBD in Europe, the highest court of the EU has ruled that CBD is not a narcotic and that the principle of free movement of goods within the union applies to legally produced CBD products". Read...
CNN’s moving goodbye to Charlotte Figi who very much helped shape the CBD movement
Charlotte Figi, a child with a catastrophic type of epilepsy who went on to inspire a CBD movement, has passed away at age 13. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reflects on her life. CNN video Charlotte Figi dies CBD movement Gupta
Article in Forbes august 2020 – powerful takeaways on CBD
Senior contributor Katie Shapiro sums up the main take-aways from the new movie CBD Nation: Only in recent years has CBD made its way into mainstream vernacular and consequently, cannabidiol’s story has never fully been told on-screen. Buzzword status was reached in...
Movie: CBD Nation
The new movie "CBD Nation" is out. Featuring leading experts in cannabis and medicine, including Raphael Mechoulam—the Israeli scientist who discovered THC, the endocannabinoid system and the therapeutic efficacy of CBD to treat medical conditions—the 83-minute film...
“Can CBD Really Do All That”, The New York Times
This is an excellent long article which describes the various facts and angles. Journalist Moises Velasquez-Manoff here outlines "How one molecule from the cannabis plant came to be seen as a therapeutic cure-all". It includes a number of references to real life...
Legal cannabis is Americas’ fastest growing sector
The legal cannabis industry in the USA saw 15 percent growth in 2019, adding 33,700 jobs. Cannabis now employs a record-high of 243,700 Americans! Leafly's new 2020 Jobs Report looks at cannabis industry growth in the last year. The industry has seen a whopping 100...
Elevating the conversation from Copenhagen
Trailblazers exist to elevate this conversation among the industry’s top leaders, recognizing the value of collaboration instead of competition in order to push the cannabis industry to lead on the broader challenges that face our economy and planet. Check out the...
Use of cannabis among older adults spikes
Cannabis use among older Americans jumped 75% in just three years, new research finds, especially among women, minorities and diabetics says Marketwatch. Especially taking cannabis edibles.
Correctly labeled CBD products – almost 70% of products labeled incorrectly!
A research article published by Bonn-Miller (2017) in the Journals of the American Medical Association presented concerning results on the labeling accuracy of CBD products purchased in the United States. The study analyzed 84 different CBD oils, tinctures, and vape...
How is CBD used in wellness?
Alongside medicine, CBD is making waves in wellness amongst claims that CBD oil supplements can help relieve an array of issues. Hemp and Cannabis Consultant at Naturopathica, Yewande Okuleye explains: “We have lots of information about CBD as a medicine, but the...
CBD vs. THC: What’s the Difference?
CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are the most common cannabinoids found in cannabis products. THC is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana. It's what makes people feel "high." CBD doesn't cause that high. Instead, it's thought to work with other...
How CBD Third-Party Testing Works and Why It’s Important
This industry is highly unregulated — resulting in unethical CBD manufacturers artificially inflating or lying about the CBD content in their products. Other companies are even selling products that may have been contaminated with heavy metals, pesticides, or other...
Harvard Medical School references on CBD Cannabis
Please find here some credible references from Harvard for your own personal research into CBD cannabis: Cannabidiol (CBD) — what we know and what we don’t Why are women using CBD products — and do they work?
