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WESTPORT — As more knowledge of the medical benefits of Cannabidiol becomes known, a new business will look to bring these positive benefits to town. New England Hemp Farm, a store for health and wellness products containing CBD, will open its Westport location on Nov. 1 at 136 Main St. While some may still be in the dark of the positive aspects of CBD, New England Hemp Farm’s store manager Colin Bannon has personally seen its benefits. SIGN UP here to get daily Westport News and alerts on breaking news. The 2013 Staples High School graduate said by his senior year…

It’s probably not a good idea to give your dog CBD. Veterinarians can’t prescribe it, according to Mark Albin, but that hasn’t stopped pet owners from doing it anyway. “It’s something that’s happening more with the pet owner more than it is with the veterinarian,” he said. “They hear about CBD from a friend. They hear about CBD from other pet owners.” Albin is a veterinarian at the Pieper-Olson Veterinary Hospital in Middletown, and current president of the CT Veterinary Medical Association. He said there’s no evidence that CBD is harmful, but that there simply haven’t been enough scientific studies…

The shop at the far end of a low-slung strip mall on Tolland Turnpike in Manchester looks like it could pass for a Pottery Barn. Sea glass-colored walls frame an immaculate, airy sales floor lined with tastefully appointed displays. The in-store radio plays Top 40 pop. The carefully curated environment is the hallmark of Your CBD Store, a Florida-based retailer that sells the trendy extract cannabidiol at over 400 locations nationwide, including eight in Connecticut. “We want this space to be warm, comfortable, and friendly,” said store manager Rebekah Fernandez. “Baby boomers may not feel comfortable going to a head…

Cannabidiol – or CBD oil – is one of the year’s hottest products. A non-intoxicating marijuana extract, the oil is being touted as a cure for everything from anxiety to seizures to pain, and is finding its way into a myriad products. Is CBD really a miracle cure for so many ills? UConn Today discussed the issue with C. Michael White, department head and professor of pharmacy practice in the UConn School of Pharmacy. C. Michael White, School of Pharmacy. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo) Q. CBD advertisements seem to be everywhere, in forms including oils and tinctures, vaporization liquid, lotions and…

Cannabidiol – or CBD oil – is one of the year’s hottest products. A non-intoxicating marijuana extract, the oil is being touted as a cure for everything from anxiety to seizures to pain, and is finding its way into a myriad products. Is CBD really a miracle cure for so many ills? UConn Today discussed the issue with C. Michael White, department head and professor of pharmacy practice in the UConn School of Pharmacy. C. Michael White, School of Pharmacy. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo) Q. CBD advertisements seem to be everywhere, in forms including oils and tinctures, vaporization liquid, lotions and…

Cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD, is a naturally occurring chemical compound called a cannabinoid found in cannabis. Unlike THC, there are no psychoactive effects from ingesting CBD, and the World Health Organization determined it “exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential.” The sector of the burgeoning marijuana industry dedicated to CBD — often sold in the form of hemp extract oil — touts its myriad benefits for multiple maladies. However, the only FDA-approved CBD product is Epidiolex, which is used to treat a rare seizure disorder in children. “The other CBD products currently being sold are…

On a recent night in Hartford’s Parkville neighborhood, curious shoppers stopped by a social hour to try out drinks, treats, and more that the vendors said contained CBD, the chemical found in marijuana and hemp plants that’s surging in popularity thanks to claims it can help with a litany of medical issues. Although CBD, short for cannabidiol, comes from the cannabis plant, it does not get you high. As long as it’s derived from hemp, it’s legal to buy over the counter. People tell NBC Connecticut that they’re using CBD as a natural remedy for all kinds of health issues,…

Cannabis is big business and big news. The public is being inundated with information– whether it’s about legalization in a new state or an entire country (Hey, Canada!), products or  investment opportunities – “green” is the new black. When it comes to cannabis and its many benefits, THC [Tetrahydrocannabinol], the psychoactive component that gives cannabis its “elevated” qualities gets the bulk of the attention. But, industry insiders and, increasingly, consumers recognize that when it comes to beneficial cannabinoids, CBD [Cannabidiol] offers the best opportunity for mainstream users eager to experience the plant’s health and wellness properties. Hemp, the low THC…